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England reach World Cup quarter-finals as Tuchel's side prepare to face Norway

England have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup and will face Erling Haaland's Norway in the knockout stage, with Thomas Tuchel's side continuing their run in the United States.

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England reach World Cup quarter-finals as Tuchel's side prepare to face Norway
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England have progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, setting up a knockout-stage clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway as Thomas Tuchel’s side continue their campaign in the United States.

The match represents a significant test for England, who face one of the tournament’s most dangerous individual threats in Haaland, the Norway striker who has been among the most feared forwards in world football in recent seasons.

England’s run to the last eight marks a meaningful stage of the tournament for Tuchel, who took charge of the national team with the ambition of ending a lengthy wait for major silverware. Reaching the quarter-finals keeps that possibility alive, though Norway will provide a formidable obstacle.

The fixture also carries historical resonance for England supporters. The retro 1990 shirts that have become a familiar sight at England matches this summer are replicas of the strips worn at Italia ‘90, when England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time on foreign soil — a benchmark the current squad will be hoping to match or surpass.

Looking further ahead, England are also scheduled to open their UEFA Nations League campaign with home fixtures against Spain on 26 September and Czechia on 6 October, both at Wembley Stadium.

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