Norway vs England —World Cup: Live score and match stats

55' | GOAL! Norway 2-1 England (Heggem)

Norway are back in front! T. Heggem finds himself completely unmarked in the center of the box and fires a clinical, left-footed strike past Pickford. Absolute pandemonium in Oslo as the hosts restore their lead!

53' | CORNER! Norway Pressing

Norway win a corner, forced by a crucial intervention from J. Pickford who is forced to turn the danger behind! A testing moment ahead for the England defense.

46' | SECOND HALF! Back in Action

England get the second half underway for us! Saka is occupying his expected role out on the right flank, while Eze drops into the inside-right channel in midfield as the Three Lions look to take control.

Dark History!

11th July 2018: England beaten in World Cup semi-final vs Croatia.
11th July 2021: England beaten in Euro 2020 final vs Italy.
11th July 2026: England in trouble vs Norway.

HT | HALF TIME! Norway 1-1 England

What a pulsating opening 45 minutes! Norway shocked the Three Lions through Schjelderup after stripping Kane, but Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time heroics pulled England level right before the whistle.

45'+2' | GOAL! Norway 1-1 England (Bellingham)

UNBELIEVABLE EQUALIZER! Right in the teeth of stoppage time, Jude Bellingham delivers for the Three Lions! The Norwegian defense fails to clear the danger, and Bellingham shows world-class composure to slot it home and pull England level just before the break!


45'+1' | ADDED TIME! Four Minutes Indicated

The fourth official raises the board, showing 4 minutes of stoppage time to be added. Still plenty of time for drama before the halftime whistle!

41' | FREE-KICK! Ryerson Commits the Foul

England win a free-kick in the 41st minute as Norwegian defender Julian Ryerson commits a costly foul! Breaking rules to stop the attack, he triggers an immediate whistle from the referee. England now have a set-piece from a highly advantageous position. With the first half drawing to a close, this is a massive opportunity for the Three Lions to draw level!

36' | GOAL! Norway 1-0 England (Schjelderup)

Wow! Kane has his pocket picked in a dangerous area! There's a strong hint of a foul there, but the referee waves play on, and that doesn't stop Schjelderup, who pounces on the loose ball and fires it home to break the deadlock!

31' | FOUL! Gordon Halted

Foul conceded by J. Ryerson, who stops A. Gordon in his tracks. Gordon wins the free-kick for England.

28' | FOUL! Bellingham Brought Down

Foul conceded by K. Ajer, who clatters into J. Bellingham as the England star wins the free-kick in a dangerous area.

24' | HYDRATION BREAK!

The referee blows his whistle and calls a temporary halt to the action. It's time for some much-needed fluid replenishment!

19' | CHANCE!

Anderson is picking up some tidy positions slightly wider. He aims for the penalty spot with a cross where Bellingham is arriving—so close! Madueke had also made a darting run, but the delivery clears him too.

15' | CORNER! Pressure Mounts on Norway

England win a corner in the 15th minute of the match! Kristoffer Ajer is forced to clear, sending the ball over the goal line, and the referee points straight to the flag. England will look to turn this set-piece into a breakthrough, while the Norwegian defense must stay alert to avert the danger. Having dominated the attack since kick-off, England will look to finally turn this mounting pressure into a goal!

10' | FOUL! England Ruined by Handball

England’s momentum is completely halted in the 10th minute due to a costly handball! Noni Madueke handles the ball while attempting to bring it under control, and the referee blows the whistle immediately. Norway wins a free-kick as a promising English attack evaporates into thin air, allowing the Norwegian defense to breathe a massive sigh of relief.

5' | OVERCOOKED! Kane eyes Bellingham

Kane drops back into midfield to pick up possession and tries to find Bellingham with a looping ball over the top, but it has just a bit too much weight on it and sails straight into the arms of Nyland.

1' | KICK OFF!

Big stages are for big players. And we've got a fair few on show tonight. Providers and scorers and more besides.

Blockbuster quarter-final in Miami: Norway and England lock in lineups for historic clash

The tactical blueprints have been finalized at the Miami Stadium in Florida as a history-making Norway national team prepares to face England in a monumental FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final showdown. With a coveted spot in the semi-finals on the line, both managers have revealed their starting lineups, setting the stage for an explosive all-European tactical battle that features massive individual matchups and heavy English Premier League connections across the pitch.

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has kept absolute faith in his fluid 4-3-3 formation, aiming to carry the Nordic nation even further into uncharted territory after their historic 2-1 upset over five-time champions Brazil in the previous round. Veteran goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland starts between the posts, shielded by center-backs Torbjørn Heggem and Kristoffer Ajer, while Julian Ryerson and David Møller Wolfe assume fullback duties. The midfield engine room will be orchestrated by Arsenal playmaker and national captain Martin Ødegaard, anchored closely by Sander Berge and Patrick Berg. All eyes will be focused on the devastating front line, where tournament standout Erling Haaland leads the attack looking to build on his impressive seven-goal tally, flanked by the trickery of Andreas Schjelderup and the aerial dominance of Alexander Sørloth.

England manager Thomas Tuchel counters with a balanced 4-2-3-1 system engineered to control possession while coping with defensive suspension adjustments following Jarell Quansah's red card drama against Mexico. Jordan Pickford retains his role in goal, protected by an updated central defensive partnership of Marc Guéhi and John Stones, with Ezri Konsa and young talent Nico O'Reilly occupying the fullback slots. Declan Rice commands the defensive midfield double-pivot alongside Elliot Anderson, forming a rigid base for England's fluid attacking line. In the final third, Jude Bellingham occupies the central creative playmaker role, flanked by the blistering pace of Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke on the wings. Captain Harry Kane leads the attack as the focal point up front, eager to outshine his Manchester City counterpart in the Golden Boot race. Tuchel holds world-class depth on his bench, with game-changers like Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and Ollie Watkins ready to impact the match.

Norway National Football Team

Starting Line-up

1 Ø. Nyland (GK), 26 J. Ryerson (D), 3 K. Ajer (D), 17 T. Heggem (D), 5 D. Møller Wolfe (D), 6 P. Berg (M), 8 S. Berge (M), 10 M. Ødegaard (M), 21 A. Schjelderup (A), 7 A. Sørloth (A), 9 E. Haaland (A)

Substitutions
2 M. Thorsby, 4 L. Østigård, 11 J. Strand Larsen, 12 S. Tangvik, 13 E. Selvik, 14 F. Aursnes, 15 F. Bjørkan, 16 M. Pedersen, 18 K. Thorstvedt, 19 T. Aasgaard, 20 A. Nusa, 22 O. Bobb, 23 J. Hauge, 24 S. Langås, 25 H. Falchener

Manager: Ståle Solbakken

England National Football Team

Starting Line-up
1 J. Pickford (GK), 2 E. Konsa (D), 5 J. Stones (D), 6 M. Guéhi (D), 3 N. O'Reilly (D), 4 D. Rice (M), 8 E. Anderson (M), 10 J. Bellingham (M), 20 N. Madueke (M), 18 A. Gordon (M), 9 H. Kane (A)

Substitutions

7 B. Saka, 11 M. Rashford, 12 T. Chalobah, 13 D. Henderson, 14 J. Henderson, 15 D. Burn, 16 K. Mainoo, 17 M. Rogers, 19 O. Watkins, 21 E. Eze, 22 I. Toney, 23 J. Trafford, 24 R. James, 25 D. Spence

Manager: Thomas Tuchel