Norway vs. England Odds, Picks & Predictions Quarterfinals, July 11

After all the hoopla and the run up, the quarterfinal round of the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup continues with a matchup as Norway takes on England Saturday afternoon and we have you covered with our Norway vs. England prediction. Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in their round of 16 matchup Sunday in their previous match. England defeated Mexico 3-2 in their round of 16 matchup Sunday in their previous match. Let’s break down this Norway vs. England matchup.

This marks the first time that the two sides have met in World Cup action. Don’t forget to check out all the World Cup odds as the tournament progresses!

Norway Seeking to Continue Stellar Run

Norway in the World Cup

In 2026, Norway makes their fourth World Cup appearance overall and their first appearance since 1998. The Landslaget enter this match holding a record of six wins, three draws and four losses. Norway enters this match ranked 31st in the FIFA rankings. The Landslaget finished group play with a record of two wins, no draws and one loss. They finished second in Group I, behind France, but were one of the more entertaining sides as their matches were high scoring.

Norway Last Match

Norway upended a powerhouse in Brazil during the round of 16 to continue their run in this year’s World Cup. The Landslaget controlled possession by a 66% to 34% margin in the contest. In addition, the Landslaget owned a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal while losing the expected goals by a 2.61 to 1.05 margin in the match. In the first half, Norway seemed to have struck early but their goal in the third minute was waved off for an offside call. Meanwhile, Brazil’s Bruno Guimarães missed a penalty kick in the 14th minute. Both teams had chances late in the first half but the sides went to halftime scoreless, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.

In the second half, Brazil had the upper hand early but was unable to score. Norway had a chance in the 75th minute but Andreas Schjelderup was stopped by Brazil keeper Alisson. Finally, Erling Haaland broke the scoreless tie in the 79th minute off a feed from Schjelderup to give Norway a 1-0 advantage. After a big stop by Ørjan Nyland in the 86th minute, Haaland struck for his second of the match in the 90th minute off an assist from Schjelderup. Norway conceded a goal on a penalty kick in the 100th minute but held on for the victory. Nyland makes his fifth career World Cup start here. He has a record of four wins, no draws and no losses.

England Primed to Push to Semifinals

England in the World Cup

In 2026, England logs their 17th World Cup appearance and their eighth straight as they take the pitch here. They last missed the World Cup back in 1994. The Three Lions own a record of 36 wins, 23 draws and 20 losses in World Cup play entering this contest. England went into the World Cup ranked fourth in the FIFA world rankings. The Three Lions finished with seven points and atop Group L to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament.

England Last Match

Against Mexico, England overcame the altitude and a partisan crowd backing the home side to earn the victory. The Three Lions lost in terms of possession by a 67% to 33% margin in the match. In addition, England fell by a 1.88 to 1.61 margin in terms of expected goals while each side recorded five shots on goal in the match. In the first half, the sides traded chances early but came up empty. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 36th minute off a feed from Bukayo Saka. He delivered a header that found the net. Just two minutes later, Bellingham scored his second of the match in the 38th minute off a feed from Harry Kane for a 2-0 advantage. Mexico got one back in the 42nd minute to make it 2-1 at the half.

In the second half, England hit the post in the 49th minute of play. They went down a man when Jarell Quansah was given a red card in the 54th minute of action. As it stood, England regained a two-goal advantage as Kane converted a penalty kick in the 60th minute of play. The Three Lions saw Mexico climb within a goal with a penalty kick in the 69th minute. England managed to hold on the rest of the way, even with 10 men, to earn the victory. Jordan Pickford projects for his 18th start in World Cup play here. He owns a record of 11 wins, two draws and four losses in those contests. In addition, Pickford has five clean sheets in those outings.

Quansah is in line to miss this match due to suspension after earning a red card against Mexico. Reece James (hamstring) is questionable here. Make sure you keep track of England’s World Cup odds throughout the knockout rounds.

Norway vs. England Predictions

England to Win in Regulation [conversion-link operator=4025](-119, Betr)[/conversion-link]  

England is the better defensive side and that could prove to be the difference in this match. Nyland, despite his perfect record in his four matches, he has no clean sheets to his credit. Meanwhile, Pickford has five clean sheets in his 17 World Cup appearances. England does have the experience factor going for them here as guys like Kane, Bellingham, Saka and company have been here before. That’s something that you can’t say for Haaland’s group. Throw in a lack of speed in the backline for the Landslaget and give the edge to the Three Lions here.

Over 2.5 Goals (-135, DraftKings)  

This one has the potential for the most fireworks of the quarterfinal matchups. England has scored 11 goals in their first five matches in the World Cup while allowing five. Meanwhile, Norway has scored a dozen goals in their first five matches while conceding nine. We’ve got offensive firepower in spades on both sides here. Much like we saw in the England/Mexico round of 16 matchup, this one could easily go over the number by halftime. Even if it takes longer than that, take the over in this contest as we see plenty of offense.

Both Teams to Score (-165, DraftKings)  

As we mentioned above, Norway conceded at least one goal in each of their five matches so far in the World Cup. The Landslaget ends up making that six straight here as it’s hard to see Nyland blanking a group led by Kane and Bellingham offensively. Meanwhile, England has to be careful as they have several players (Declan Rice, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly and Bellingham) all would miss the semifinal, should they advance, with a yellow card here. Haaland has scored in 14 straight international matches and is primed to make it 15 here. Therefore, back both teams to score in this match.