Norway v England: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live

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Key context: <p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-complete-player-guide">Player guide</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/bracketology-predict-a-path-to-world-cup-victory">Bracketology</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/golden-boot-world-cup-2026-top-goalscorers-winner">Golden Boot</a> | <a href="mailto:scott.murray.casual@theguardian.com">Mail Scott</a></p><p><strong>England have four players walking the disciplinary tightrope this evening.</strong> Jude Bellingham was booked against DR Congo, while Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly and Declan Rice were all cautioned against Mexico. A yellow card for any of them tonight, and they’ll miss the semi-final should England get through. Norway have only one player on a yellow in winger Antonio Nusa. (Yellow cards were wiped at the start of the knockouts, and will be again after the quarters.)</p><p><strong>Some early England team news from David Hytner.</strong></p><p>Thomas Tuchel is ready to play Ezri Konsa at right-back, with Reece James still not fully fit. John Stones is expected to come into central defence. On the right wing, it is set to be Noni Madueke rather than Bukayo Saka, who continues to struggle for 100 percent fitness.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/11/norway-v-england-world-cup-2026-quarter-final-live">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.