Norway and England have named their starting lineups for their highly anticipated quarterfinal clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane leading the attacks for their respective nations.
The two European heavyweights face off at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday in what promises to be one of the standout matches of the tournament. Both teams have impressed on their journey to the last eight and will be aiming to book a place in the semifinals.
The winner of the contest will face either Argentina or Switzerland, who meet in the other quarterfinal on Saturday.
Norway head coach has entrusted captain Martin Ødegaard to orchestrate play from midfield, while Haaland spearheads the attack alongside a talented supporting cast that includes Andreas Schjelderup and Patrick Berg.
England, meanwhile, will rely on captain Harry Kane to provide the goals, with Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon all starting. Jordan Pickford retains his place in goal as the Three Lions seek another semifinal appearance.
Norway Starting XI:
Nyland, Sørloth, Patrick Berg, Ødegaard, Kristoffer Ajer, Berge, Ryerson, Haaland, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Andreas Schjelderup.
Substitutes:
Fredrik Aursnes, Morten Thorsby, Egil Selvik, Fredrik Bjørkan, Jens Petter Hauge, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Leo Østigård, Kristian Thorstvedt, Marcus Pedersen, Sander Tangvik, Thelo Aasgaard, Oscar Bobb, Henrik Falchener, Sondre Langås, Antonio Nusa.
England Starting XI:
Pickford, Stones, Guehi, Ngoyo, Nico O’Reilly, Rice, Elliot Anderson, Bellingham, Madueke, Gordon, Kane.
Substitutes:
Henderson, Burn, Ivan Toney, Dean Henderson, Ollie Watkins, Trevoh Chalobah, Marcus Rashford, Reece James, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers, Djed Spence, Bukayo Saka, James Trafford, Kobbie Mainoo.