All eyes will be on the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami at midnight Sunday as Norway takes on England in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, a match with special significance due to the showdown between two of the world's top strikers: Norway's Erling Haaland and England's Harry Kane.

Norway enters the match in its best ever World Cup campaign, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time after a remarkable run that saw them eliminate Brazil, writing a new chapter in their international history.

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Norway relies heavily on the brilliance of Haaland, the Manchester City striker who has established himself as one of the tournament's top stars with seven goals so far, leading his team to unprecedented heights amid significant fan support in US stadiums. On the other side, England aims to continue its title quest under captain Harry Kane, who has been in outstanding form with six goals in the tournament and was pivotal in overcoming Mexico in the round of 16, winning 3-2 despite playing part of the match with ten men.

The match draws additional interest due to the comparison between Kane and Haaland. The England captain described his Norwegian rival as a "monster" but emphasized their different playing styles, noting that each player has his own way of creating danger on the pitch.

England received a positive boost before the match with the return of Declan Rice, Marc Guéhi, and Reece James to training. Coach Thomas Tuchel stressed the importance of focus, stating that overcoming the round of 16 was a significant step but not the end.

The match is expected to be played under challenging weather conditions in Miami, with high temperatures and humidity, which could increase the physical difficulty for both teams.