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England vs. Norway: Lineups confirmed for World Cup quarter-final
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England vs. Norway: Lineups confirmed for World Cup quarter-final

From La Naciรณn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England and Norway have confirmed their starting lineups for the 2026 World Cup quarter-final match.
  • Several key players on both teams are at risk of suspension due to yellow cards, including England's Jude Bellingham and Norway's Antonio Nusa.
  • The match will be played in Miami amid high temperatures, with a possibility of delays due to thunderstorms.

England and Norway have finalized their lineups for a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup quarter-final clash. The match, set to take place in Miami, will see both teams aiming to advance in the tournament.

Key players on both sides are walking a disciplinary tightrope. England's Jude Bellingham, Marc Guรฉhi, Nico Oโ€™Reilly, and Declan Rice are all carrying yellow cards from previous matches. A further caution would rule them out of a potential semi-final. Norway's Antonio Nusa is the sole player in danger of suspension for his team.

There's a notable surprise in Norway's lineup, as Antonio Nusa is reportedly set to start on the bench. Andreas Schjelderup is expected to take his place, a tactical shift by coach Stale Solbakken aiming for more ball control in midfield. This means Erling Braut Haaland will likely partner Alexander Sรธrloth up front.

England faces forced changes in defense due to Jarrel Quansah's suspension. Ezri Konsa is expected to play at right-back, with John Stones coming into central defense alongside Marc Guรฉhi. Noni Madueke may also feature on the right wing, potentially replacing Bukayo Saka.

The players will also contend with Miami's intense heat, with temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius and a humidity that makes it feel much hotter. Organizers are monitoring the weather for potential thunderstorms that could cause delays.

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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.