36'
Norway · Goal · Andreas Schjelderup
Norway · Assist: Martin Ødegaard
Kickoff weather32°CPartly cloudy5 mph · 0% precip
Quarter-final2026-07-119:00 PM
1-2
FTMiami StadiumMiami GardensUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Norway vs England. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read NOR pinned back - 48% of the ball
ControlsPossession · NOR line7 event filters
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HT
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45+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
45+2'
⚽England · Goal · Jude Bellingham
Assist: Anthony Gordon
46'
England · Bukayo Saka on for Noni Madueke
46'
England · Eberechi Eze on for Declan Rice
60'
Norway · Fredrik Aursnes on for Julian Ryerson
Norway
67'
Norway · Oscar Bobb on for Alexander Sørloth
67'
Norway · Antonio Nusa on for Andreas Schjelderup
71'
England · Reece James on for Anthony Gordon
England
86'
England · Djed Spence on for Nico O'Reilly
89'
England · Morgan Rogers on for Ezri Konsa
90'
Norway · Marcus Holmgren Pedersen on for David Møller Wolfe
90+1'
Match · Added time · +7'
91'
Norway · Leo Østigård on for Torbjørn Heggem
93'
⚽England · Goal · Jude Bellingham
England
105+1'
Match · Added time · +3'
106'
Norway · Jørgen Strand Larsen on for Erling Haaland
111'
England · Dan Burn on for Jude Bellingham
England
117'
Norway · Yellow card · Kristoffer Ajer
Norway
120+1'
Match · Added time · +2'
Match
20 of 161 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = NOR share, mirror of ENG
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerStaale SolbakkenManagerThomas Tuchel
NOR
ENG
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
England enters this historic first World Cup meeting with a slight Elo advantage over Norway. While England holds the superior historical record, both sides arrive in strong form. The match may hinge on whether England's tactical setup can contain the transition threats posed by Norway's attacking duo.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
NORChallenger
1973ENGFavourite
2076How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 5
NOR 1
2 draws
2 ENG
NOR 1 win2 drawsENG 2 wins
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2014FriendlyNOR 0-1 ENGENG
2012FriendlyNOR 0-1 ENGENG
1995FriendlyNOR 0-0 ENGdraw
1994FriendlyNOR 0-0 ENGdraw
1993FIFA World Cup qualificationNOR 2-0 ENGNOR
P2 · What kind of game
possession gap
What kind of game?
England enters this match with a significant possession advantage over Norway. While England dictates the tempo with superior ball retention and a higher threat profile, Norway’s edge in defensive resistance suggests they may look to absorb pressure and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
NORENG
| Axis | NOR | ENG |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 57.8% | 72.5% |
| Defending | 4.7 resistance | 4.1 resistance |
| Set pieces | 24.0% | 28.1% |
| Threat | 1.65 xG/match | 1.76 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central corridor remains the primary tactical focus for both sides. With Norway and England heavily concentrating their attacking play through the middle, the match will likely hinge on which side can better secure the center against high-volume pressure. While Norway shows a slight tendency to exploit England's right-wing defensive vulnerabilities, the overwhelming reliance on central progression suggests a congested battle in the heart of the pitch.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
star-led
Who to watch
Leo Østigård serves as the primary focal point for Norway's tactical build-up. His involvement in early transitions dictates the flow of play, forcing England to choose between containing his influence or risking space for secondary runners.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Norwaystar-led
ØS
Leo Østigård
watch candidate · Squad
6
form
Watch score67th
NOR watch profile points to Leo Østigård; keep an eye on the first actions through his lane.
Contain Leo Østigård by denying early touches; the cost is opening space for the next NOR runner.
Englandstar-led
No player or system spotlight data available for this team yet.