Norway faces England in World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Norway meets England in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday. The match is set to kick off at 11:00 PM local time. Norway makes one change to their starting lineup from the victory against Brazil, with Andreas Schjelderup starting and Antoni Nusa on the bench. England also adjusts its team, bringing in John Stones to replace the suspended Jarell Quansah and Noni Madueke for Bukayo Saka.

This marks the first time the two nations have met in a major tournament. However, Norwegians recall their significant 1981 World Cup qualifying victory over England on home soil. Despite rainy weather in Oslo, nearly 80,000 supporters have gathered to watch the match, creating a strong atmosphere.

"There are many people in town and a very good atmosphere. So far, the mood is good, and we have good control," said police operations manager Øyvind Hammervold to VG. The starting lineups are confirmed: Norway will field Ørjan Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Alexander Sørloth, Erling Braut Haaland, and Andreas Schjelderup. England's lineup includes Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, John Stones, Nico O’Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane.

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There are many people in town and a very good atmosphere. So far, the mood is good, and we have good control.