Norway vs England World Cup 2026 QF Tips - 11 July
Erling Haaland's Norway face England in Miami for a first ever World Cup quarter-final for the Norwegians. Our picks.
- Norway play their first ever World Cup quarter-final against England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday 11 July, kickoff 23:00 SAST.
- Erling Haaland is level with Mbappe and Messi on seven tournament goals after his double sank Brazil, while England beat Mexico 3-2 with ten men in the Round of 16.
- We're backing England to qualify overall, both teams to score, and Haaland to score anytime given his current run of form.
Norway have never been to a World Cup quarter-final before and they are here on the back of Erling Haaland's brace against Brazil. England go in as slight favourites after surviving ten-man chaos against Mexico, and we like the goals to flow with Haaland on the pitch. Our headline pick is Over 2.5 goals, with both teams to score alongside it.
The Pick Card
Prices from Hollywoodbets, Betway and Easybet. 18+. T&Cs apply.
| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England to qualify (reg/ET/pens) | Hollywoodbets | @1.51 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
| Both teams to score | Betway | @1.75 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
| Haaland to score anytime | Easybet | @1.80 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
The Form Line
Norway are into their first ever World Cup quarter-final after Erling Haaland scored twice late on to beat five-time champions Brazil 2-1, a result that ended Brazil's run of eight straight quarter-final appearances (Channel News Asia). Haaland now sits level with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on seven goals in the Golden Boot race and has scored in 14 consecutive competitive games for club and country (Reuters).
England needed extra resolve to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at altitude in the Round of 16, playing more than 11 minutes of stoppage time with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card, with two Jude Bellingham goals and a Harry Kane penalty getting the job done (Evening Standard).
Team News
England will be without Jarell Quansah, suspended after his red card against Mexico, and have already lost Jordan Henderson for the rest of the tournament after he fractured his wrist celebrating on the touchline (ESPN). Bukayo Saka is still being carefully managed for an ongoing Achilles issue, according to Thomas Tuchel (ESPN). We could not verify any fresh fitness concerns in the Norway camp beyond the Brazil win.
Verdict
This tie could easily go beyond 90 minutes, so our headline pick is England to qualify overall rather than a straight 90-minute moneyline call, given the uncertainty around a makeshift England back line without Quansah. Both teams to score and Haaland to find the net anytime are our 90-minute angles, with the value sitting on the Norwegian talisman continuing his hot streak regardless of the final result.
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