World Cup 2026 | Norway vs. England: Where to watch this quarterfinal match for free
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Norway and England will face off in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, at 4:00 PM Panama time.
- The match will be broadcast live and for free on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVN Radio 96.5 FM.
- Both teams have challenging historical records against European opponents in previous World Cup matches.
Panama/Norway and England are set to clash in a historic quarterfinal match of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, July 11, at 4:00 PM Panama time. The game will be held at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium and will be available for free viewing on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVN Radio 96.5 FM.
This encounter marks a significant moment for the Scandinavian team, which advanced after an upset victory over Brazil in the round of 16. Manager Stรฅle Solbakken described the win as one of the most important in Norwegian football history, securing their first-ever quarterfinal appearance in a major tournament. Despite this momentum, Norway has struggled against European rivals in past World Cup games, a statistic that could pose a challenge against England.
England, on the other hand, enters the match after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico. That game was affected by the high altitude and atmosphere of the Estadio Azteca, as well as a numerical disadvantage for much of the match. Coach Thomas Tuchel's squad aims for their fifth consecutive quarterfinal appearance in a major tournament, though their recent history against European teams is also mixed, having lost five of their last six World Cup encounters, including their elimination by France in the previous edition at the same stage.
Historically, England has had the upper hand in recent matchups against Norway, though the two nations have not met since 2014. Key players to watch include Norway's Erling Haaland, who is in excellent scoring form, and England's Jude Bellingham, who impressed in the match against Mexico. Both teams are reportedly dealing with some key absences, with final lineups expected to be confirmed shortly before kickoff.
It is a historic clash for the Scandinavians, who reach this stage after eliminating Brazil in the round of 16, a result that Stรฅle Solbakken described as one of the most important victories in the history of the Norwegian team and which allowed them to reach a quarterfinal in a major tournament for the first time.
Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.