How to Watch the England-Norway Quarterfinal on FOX with Sling
Two of the world’s best strikers clash when England faces Norway in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Here’s a preview, plus how to watch the match live on FOX with Sling TV.
England’s unofficial song at FIFA World Cup 2026™ is Oasis’ ‘90s classic “Wonderwall.” It’s a fitting selection considering how well their defensive “wall” held despite going down to 10-men in their unforgettable Round of 16 match against Mexico. After all was said and done, the Three Lions escaped with a 3-2 win and newfound belief that their 60-year title drought might finally end in 2026.
Reaching the semifinals will be a literal tall task as they take on a Norway team anchored by 6’5” striker Erling Haaland. The Man City forward has been a goal-scoring machine in the tournament, netting 7 goals (despite resting in the Group Stage finale) and single-handedly sending Brazil packing with two goals in Norway’s Round of 16 showdown with the 5-time champions.
The England-Norway quarterfinal match takes place Saturday, July 11 at 5:00 PM ET on FOX. Here’s a preview of the match, plus details on how to watch all quarterfinal matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on FOX with Sling.
How to Watch the the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on FOX with Sling
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England vs. Norway Preview: Pragmatic Order vs. Vertically Explosive Volatility
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Thanks in part to their iconic “Viking Row” celebration, Norway's dream run stands out as one of the defining stories of the summer. Ståle Solbakken's squad punched their ticket to the knockouts as runners-up in Group I right behind France before securing consecutive historic milestones: a gritty 2-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoire in the Round of 32 and a sensational 2-1 upset of five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 16. Statistically, the Norwegians rely on a high-octane offensive system that has generated 12 total goals across five tournament games. However, their defensive line remains a glaring vulnerability; they leaked 4 goals against France during group play and have historically struggled to prevent clean looks, ranking 35th in shots allowed per possession during the group stage.
England, meanwhile, has displayed elite structural resilience to reach this point under Thomas Tuchel. After topping Group L, the Three Lions mounted a comeback to down DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32. In the Round of 16, they braved the daunting altitude and an intensely hostile atmosphere in Mexico City to overcome co-hosts Mexico 3-2. Crucially, England played a significant portion of the second half with ten men but stubbornly held on. Statistically, England has fired in 11 goals while allowing only 5 across their five matches. Tuchel’s side ranks among the top six in shots on target and boasts the tournament's third-best expected goals (xG) conceded rating, proving they possess the exact defensive balance that Norway lacks.
Historically, these two European sides have clashed 12 times but have never crossed paths on the World Cup stage. Their most recent encounter dates back to a narrow 1-0 friendly win for England all the way back in 2014.
Player to Watch — England
Jude Bellingham: The dynamic English midfielder serves as the undisputed motor powering the Three Lions' attack. After England faced heavy criticism for a sluggish, stagnant group-stage showing, Bellingham emphatically silenced the doubters in the Round of 16. He turned in an absolute masterclass against co-hosts Mexico, bagging a brace to drag a ten-man English squad to a historic 3-2 victory. His elite box-to-box engine, flawless spatial awareness, and clinical finishing make him England's most dangerous weapon from open play. Against a fragile Norwegian backline, Bellingham's late-arriving runs into the penalty box will be the ultimate key to picking the Scandinavian lock.
Player to Watch — Norway
Erling Haaland: Norway's towering 6'5" striker is the most feared, physically dominant goal-scoring machine on the planet. Haaland currently co-leads the 2026 Golden Boot race with seven goals. After earning a well-deserved rest during the group stage finale against France to preserve his fitness , Haaland returned with a vengeance, netting a late 86th-minute match-winner to eliminate Ivory Coast before hammering home a stunning brace to eliminate Brazil. In the process, he cemented his status as the fastest player in international football history to hit the 60-goal milestone, achieving the feat in a mere 53 caps. His terrifying blend of raw speed and clinical composure in transition means he needs just a fraction of an inch to completely alter a match.
Prediction
Norway's physical, highly direct transitional game is bound to cause massive headaches for an English backline that has already been breached twice by both Croatia and Mexico. However, England’s vastly superior squad depth and elite tournament pedigree should ultimately see them through an incredibly entertaining, wide-open transition battle. Look for the Three Lions to narrowly edge out a high-scoring classic in regulation.
Prediction: England 3, Norway 2
England-Norway Quarterfinal Odds
As of the Tuesday before the match, England is favored to advance to the semis, according to DraftKings. England currently has -215 odds to advance, with Belgium fetching +170 odds. As for their long-term prospects, England has the fourth-best odds to win the tournament at +470, with Norway right behind at +1550.