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Norway has already enjoyed its deepest-ever World Cup run at the 2026 tournament, reaching its first-ever quarterfinal after beating Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16.
Now, Norway will look to take its underdog run a step further as the squad prepares to face England in an exciting quarterfinal matchup.
England will provide a tough test for Ståle Solbakken's side. The Three Lions have gotten excellent performances from Golden Boot contender Harry Kane and star midfielder Jude Bellingham while remaining unbeaten across their five matches thus far.
Even so, Norway's offense has been every bit as potent. They are led on that side of the ball by Erling Haaland — who has scored seven of the team's 11 goals during his sensational debut World Cup — while Ørjan Nyland has performed well in net for the country.
Here's how Norway will line up for its World Cup matchup against England:
Norway starting lineup vs. England
Goalkeeper:
- Ørjan Nyland
Defenders:
- Julian Ryerson
- Kristoffer Ajer
- Torbjørn Heggem
- David Møller Wolfe
Midfielders:
- Patrick Berg
- Sander Berge
- Martin Ødegaard
Forwards:
- Andreas Schjelderup
- Erling Haaland
- Alexander Sørloth
Solbakken has made one change from Norway's lineup against Brazil, putting Schjelderup into the forward line in place of Antonio Nusa.
Norway 2026 World Cup roster
Goalkeepers: Ørjan Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (HSV)
Defenders: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Leo Skiri Østigård (Genoa), David Møller Wolfe (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), Torbjørn Heggem (Bologna), Fredrik Bjørkan (Bodø/Glimt), Henrik Falchener (Viking), Sondre Langås (Derby County)
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Patrick Berg (Bodø/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)
Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Sørloth (Atlético Madrid), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig)
Source: USA Today
