England vs Norway
Why Erling Haaland brought a stuffed raccoon home from Texas
Discover Erling Haaland's viral World Cup souvenir by exploring how the Norway football star boosted a Dallas Western store's international sales, proving that personal joy and quirky taxidermy can outshine a tough quarterfinal loss.
16 July 2026
Law says dropped ball, FIFA says no wire touch
Norway’s World Cup dream ended with a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat against England in Miami yesterday, but their frustration centred on a moment that belonged as much to the Laws of the Game as to the drama of the night.
12 July 2026
The pass that never came
In an afternoon of several contentious incidents, Norway also had only themselves to blame for wasting a golden opportunity in their quarterfinal clash against England today -- a fluffed move, arguably one of the most intriguing talking points of the round, that they were left ruing after a 2-1 defeat.
12 July 2026
England 2-1 Norway: Key stats
England reached their fourth FIFA World Cup semi-final and their first since 2018, when they lost 2-1 to Croatia after extra time.
12 July 2026
Tearful Solbakken proud of Norway after World Cup odyssey ends
From the stunning goals of Erling Haaland to the famous rowing celebration patented by the fans, Norway made their mark on the tournament as they returned to the World Cup finals for the first time since Solbakken was a player in the squad in 1998.
12 July 2026
Jude's magic night sends Vikings packing
With ice in his veins and sheer audacity in his boots, Bellingham dragged the Three Lions back from the brink.
12 July 2026
Bellingham brace guides England to World Cup semis
The brace took Bellingham level with Harry Kane as England's joint-leading scorer in the tournament with six goals.
12 July 2026
Can Messi's Argentina prevent all-European World Cup semifinals?
The 39-year-old has remained inspirational, scoring in every match and extending his World Cup tally to a record 21 goals despite admitting fatigue after successive demanding contests.
12 July 2026
Iconic songs of English football fans
Explore how legendary anthems fuel the unmatched fanaticism of England football fans at major tournaments. From classic hits like Three Lions to modern player chants, discover how these melodic rituals unite stadiums across the globe.
11 July 2026
'Has anyone ever stopped Haaland?': England, Kane vow to try
England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Sunday.
9 July 2026