7.02amPeep! And we’re off!By The anthems are complete. Kane has his I-mean-business look painted on; Haaland, his strike opponent/nemesis/we’ll find out, appears decidedly less serious. But don’t be fooled, Haaland always means business. Yesterday I watched a video of him doing hill sprints and it scared me. I didn’t verify said video but even if it was AI it was still frightening. Note to England: don’t let Norway’s midfield get the ball to Haaland.He – and everyone else at the stadium – are solemn for the moment’s silence in memory of Jayden Adams, and then the two teams take up their positions for the countdown to kick-off.Norway start things off with a ball straight back to Nyland, who hoofs it right up the other end.Norway 0-0 England, one minute6.55amScenes in Miami before kick-offBy Martin Odegaard is feeling the heat already. Getty ImagesJordan Henderson and Jude Bellingham warm up.Getty ImagesA young supporter holds up a sign making reference to England’s Harry Kane during warm ups. AP Photo/Marta LavandierEngland’s Ellie Goulding performs before the match. Getty ImagesDavid Beckham is here and not dressed for the weather.AP Photo/Chris CarlsonHarry Kane warms up in Miami Stadium. Getty Images6.45amSouth Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25By Johannesburg: South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.Jayden Adams in action at this year’s World Cup.AP“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, at the age of 25,” McKenzie posted on X.6.44amHaaland leads Norway’s attack, Konsa to replace Quansah after red cardBy Miami: Ezri Konsa starts at right back for England in place of the suspended Jarell Quansah in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against a Norway side featuring one change from the team that beat Brazil in the last 16.Quansah was banned for two matches after being shown a red card in England’s last-16 match against Mexico. Konsa finished the Mexico game at right back and has been preferred to specialist Djed Spence. John Stones replaces Konsa in the centre of defence.Erling Haaland warms up in Miami.Getty ImagesNoni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka on the right wing with Anthony Gordon retaining his spot on the left flank.Norway coach Stale Solbakken brought in Andreas Schjelderup on the left wing in place of Antonio Nusa, who has started four of his country’s five matches at the tournament.6.38amHello and welcomeBy Welcome back to the third and final day of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. England will kick off against Norway at 7am (AEST) in Miami Stadium before Argentina and Switzerland meet in Kansas City at 11am (AEST).It’s a warm 30 degrees in Miami as the Vikings and Three Lions make use of the FIFA enforced hydration breaks. Hopefully, Mick Jagger, who is in attendance, makes use of them too. It’s hot out there.Before we bring you some team news, here’s a reminder of which teams have made it through to the semi-finals so far:1 of 1