Miami Gardens to host Norway versus England World Cup quarterfinal

By Arjun Nair / 12.07.2026

By Arjun Nair — 11 July 2026 — 3 min read

Quarterfinal Showdown in Miami Gardens

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals will feature a match between Norway and England this Saturday. Both teams are aiming to secure a spot in the semifinals. The game is scheduled to take place at Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET.

This encounter follows strong performances from both sides in the round of 16. Norway advanced after a 2-1 victory over Brazil, a match where their key player, Erling Haaland, scored both goals. England also progressed, overcoming co-host Mexico with a 3-2 win at Azteca Stadium. England played a significant portion of the second half with 10 players after Jarell Quansah received a dismissal, making him unavailable for the quarterfinal match due to suspension.

The winner of this quarterfinal will advance to face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinal round. That match is slated for Wednesday in Atlanta.

Team Form and Key Players

Historically, matches between Norway and England have not been high-scoring affairs, with only two goals recorded across their last four meetings. However, the attacking talent on display in this upcoming match suggests a potentially different outcome. Norway has secured only two victories in 12 previous encounters with England, with those wins occurring in World Cup qualifiers in 1981 and 1993.

Despite the historical record, Norway enters this match with confidence, having achieved knockout stage victories against Côté d’Ivoire and Brazil. Erling Haaland has been a prolific scorer for Norway, having already scored seven goals in the tournament.

For England, Harry Kane has been a crucial offensive player, closely trailing Haaland in goals. Kane, alongside Jude Bellingham, has been a talisman for the England squad. While England‘s defense has shown some vulnerability, conceding 4.2 xG (expected goals) and keeping only two clean sheets, their offense has been highly effective, averaging 2.2 goals per game and creating 23 big chances.

Both teams have demonstrated areas for improvement during the tournament. The match is anticipated to feature strong offensive play against defenses that have not always been flawless.

Broadcast Information

For viewers in the United States, exclusive English-language broadcast rights for the World Cup 2026 are held by Fox, with games airing on Fox and FS1. This particular quarterfinal match will be broadcast on Fox. Options for streaming include the Fox One app, as well as live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Hulu Plus Live TV, which carry both Fox and FS1.

Spanish-language broadcast rights in the US are held by NBCUniversal. Telemundo will show 92 games, with the remaining 12 on Universo. Both channels are available for streaming on Peacock, and this match will be shown on Telemundo.

In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV are sharing broadcasting duties for the World Cup. This quarterfinal match will be shown on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 8:45 p.m. BST, leading up to the 10 p.m. BST kickoff. The match will also be available for streaming on ITVX.

Australian soccer fans can watch every match of the 2026 World Cup for free on SBS. The kickoff time for the match in Australia is 7 a.m. AEST on Sunday morning. In Canada, Bell Media holds the broadcast rights, airing matches in English on TSN and CTV, and in French on RDS. Coverage will also be accessible on the TSN Plus streaming platform.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET.

Source: si.com