ERLING Haaland has continued his mean goal scoring form sending Norway into the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
England and Norway have taken contrasting routes to the World Cup quarter-finals, but both have shown the resilience and quality required to survive the tournament's opening four matches. One arrived in North America among the favourites to lift the trophy, the other as dangerous outsiders. Now, just one win separates them from the semi-finals.
England's campaign has been built on consistency rather than spectacle. They safely negotiated a demanding group, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham producing decisive moments as the Three Lions topped their pool.
Rather than relying on one standout display, England have steadily gathered momentum while conceding few chances and growing in confidence with every outing.
Their biggest examination came in the Round of 16, where they were pushed all the way by co-hosts Mexico. Despite being reduced to 10 men, England held their nerve to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory, underlining the resilience and tournament experience that have become hallmarks of this squad. Kane continues to lead the scoring charts for England, while Bellingham has once again delivered when the pressure has been greatest.
