World Cup: England aims to overcome poor quarter-final record
England faces Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, looking to improve a historical record of only 33% success at this stage of the tournament.
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In the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, England will face Norway. This marks the first meeting between the two nations in World Cup history, and the squad led by Thomas Tuchel is determined to improve their unfavorable track record at this stage of the competition.
Historically, the quarter-final round has been a significant hurdle for the English side. Throughout their World Cup history, they have contested 10 quarter-final matches, recording only three victories, one draw, and six defeats. This equates to a win rate of just 33%.
England's only wins at this stage came in 1966, 1990, and 2018. In other editions, they have been eliminated by opponents such as Uruguay, Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Portugal, and France.
Their opponents, Norway, enter the match following a historic victory over Brazil, fueled by the performance of Erling Haaland. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.