Erling Haaland. Norway’s star striker. Has been the driving force behind the team’s historic run at the 2026 World Cup, as After eliminating Brazil with two late goals, Norway will face England in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. England advanced after a 3-2 win over Mexico, despite playing much of the game with 10 men. According to The Guardian. Haaland has been instrumental in Norway’s positive approach to the tournament, posting lighthearted content on social media and keeping the team’s morale high.

England’s gritty win over Mexico

England secured its spot in the quarterfinals with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Aztekenstadion. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with two goals in the 36th and 38th minutes, while Harry Kane added a penalty in the 60th minute. However, the match was marred by controversy when England’s Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute. Mexico responded with a goal from Raúl Jiménez in the 69th minute, but England held on to win, according to WELT and Tagesspiegel. England will now face Norway after also defeating Mexico in the round of 16.

Haaland’s World Cup impact and Norway’s historic run

Haaland has been a revelation at the 2026 World Cup, scoring seven goals across four matches and leading Norway to their first-ever quarterfinal appearance. His two goals against Brazil in the round of 16 were key in eliminating the five-time world champions. Norway’s victory over Brazil, combined with England’s win over Mexico, sets up a compelling quarterfinal clash. According to FOX Sports, Haaland was born in England and could have played for the Three Lions, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the match. His career at Manchester City has transformed him into one of the world’s most feared strikers.

Match details and ticket information

The England vs. Norway quarterfinal is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on July 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match will be broadcast in the U.S. on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo. According to USA Today, the cheapest available tickets for the match start at $4,363, with lower-level seats beginning at $5,111. Fans will have the opportunity to see two of the most exciting teams in the tournament, with England featuring Jude Bellingham and Norway led by Haaland.

England manager Thomas Tuchel, who previously attempted to sign Haaland for Chelsea, now faces the challenge of stopping him. Haaland has scored in every match Norway has played in the tournament, including a brace against Iraq and Senegal, a winner against Ivory Coast, and a decisive double against Brazil. Norway’s run to the quarterfinals has been described as a “football fairytale” by several European outlets, with Haaland at the center of the team’s success. The match in Miami is expected to be a high-stakes encounter between two teams with contrasting styles and histories.