England are gearing up for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway tonight after positive news regarding two potential fitness doubts of Marc Guehi and Declan Rice
Thomas Tuchel looked set to be forced to rejig his defence, making changes to the side that fended off co-hosts Mexico on enemy soil in one of England’s all-time great World Cup performances last time out. Guehi has been nursing a hamstring strain picked up at the Estadio Azteca, while Rice – who has had his own injury issues of late – was kept away from the squad with illness amid fears a bug could spread – but both returned to training on Friday and could be set to feature
Tuchel was already facing selection headaches with Jarell Quansah ruled out of the last-eight clash after receiving a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.Any potential defensive disruption would be far from ideal against Erling Haaland and co. – Norway knocked out Brazil in their last outing, and are rowing along a wave of positivity at this tournament
Follow all of the latest ahead of the World Cup quarter-final with our live blog below:
Could Norway provide England’s toughest test so far? It’s not just Erling Haaland that they need to worry about
How should England line-up against Norway? Our writers pick their XIs for World Cup quarter-final
It’ll be another tricky selection for Thomas Tuchel and his staff as the England manager considers how best to combat Erling Haaland. Our writers have gathered to try and give him a helping hand with their suggested XIs – though Marc Guehi’s potential absence could change things
Kieran Jackson:Pickford; Konsa, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon, Kane
Michael Jones:Pickford; Konsa, Stones, Burn, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane
Alan Smith: Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Will Castle:Pickford; Konsa, Guehi, Burn, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
How should England line-up against Norway? XIs for World Cup quarter-final
The Three Lions next face the threat of Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami on Saturday – but which way should Thomas Tuchel lean with his line-up?
Will Castle11 July 2026 11:50
Norway fans take over Miami
Will Castle11 July 2026 11:40
Erling Haaland puts pressure on England ahead of quarter-final
Norway striker Erling Haaland has told the media they “should put every single pressure on the English lads” ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with England
Haaland has spearheaded Norway’s first run to the last eight of the global tournament, scoring seven goals in five appearances as he has proved himself on the biggest stage
The Manchester City striker, who was born in Leeds, will come up against some familiar faces in what he calls a “special game”, but he was keen to put all the pressure on Thomas Tuchel’s men
Asked how he rated Norway’s chances of winning the World Cup, Haaland told reporters in Miami: “Still really low
“I think there’s some clear favourites out there, England’s one of them. I think all of you should put every single pressure on the English lads.”
Erling Haaland ramps up mind games with England before World Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland will hope to continue his stunning goalscoring form against England on Saturday
Will Castle11 July 2026 11:30
Miguel Delaney answers your questions on Fifa’s crisis – from Infantino’s grip on power to a possible Uefa breakaway
Ahead of a huge weekend, our chief football writer Miguel Delaney answers readers’ questions on the Balogun row, ticket pricing, the Blatter comparison, and whether this World Cup could be the breaking point Fifa can’t recover from:
Miguel Delaney answers your questions on the World Cup crisis engulfing Fifa
Chief football writer Miguel Delaney answers readers’ questions on the Balogun row, ticket pricing, the Blatter comparison, and whether this World Cup could be the breaking point Fifa can’t recover from
Will Castle11 July 2026 11:20
Will England get a Bank Holiday if team wins the World Cup?
The government is considering an extra bank holiday to celebrate an England victory as the World Cup final is set to take place next Sunday
It is understood that Friday 24 July has been earmarked for a celebratory bank holiday if England wins the tournament 60 years after its first and only World Cup victory
The prime minister appeared reticent to confirm a bank holiday when asked about the potential celebration at the Nato summit in Ankara, but he hinted it was on the cards
Will England get a Bank Holiday if team wins the World Cup?
The Friday after the World Cup final has been earmarked to potentially celebrate an England victory, it is understood
Bryony Gooch11 July 2026 11:10
WATCH: England fans in Miami react to Quansah’s suspension
Saharan dust storm hits Miami
This World Cup has been notable for its bizarre and extreme weather disruptions, and tonight’s clash with Norway will not be exempt
A Saharan dust storm has hit Miami, giving the city hazy skies, vivid sunsets and a temporary dip in air quality. This can aggravate conditions such as asthma – something England striker Ollie Watkins lives with
Forecasts suggest this particular plume should begin thinning over the region in the next several days as winds shift – meaning it will likely remain present over the Hard Rock Stadium later
Will Castle11 July 2026 10:50
Golden boot race: Can Kane and Haaland keep up?
One of Harry Kane or Erling Haaland will likely seen their golden boot hopes end with their country’s elimination tonight, with both needing to keep banging in the goals to keep up with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe
Here’s how the standings look going into tonight’s match:
1. Kylian Mbappe (France), 8 goals, (3 assists)
2. Lionel Messi (Argentina), 8 goals (1 assist)
3. Erling Haaland (Norway), 7 goals (0 assists)
4. Harry Kane (England), 6 goals (1 assist)
5. Ousmane Dembele (France), 5 goals (2 assists)
Will Castle11 July 2026 10:40
