England and Norway meet in a huge World Cup quarterfinal as both teams look to keep their impressive tournament runs alive.
Norway has been one of the biggest surprises of the competition after knocking out Brazil in the Round of 16. Before that, Erling Haaland and co. defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32.
The Vikings also had a comfortable group stage run, finishing second with their only defeat coming against 2018 World Cup winners France in the last fixture of the group stage.
England, meanwhile, booked its place in the quarterfinals by beating co-host Mexico in a hard-fought Round of 16 match at the Azteca Stadium. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane secured the victory despite concerns over the high altitude.
Earlier, Thomas Tuchel's side also topped Group L after victories over Croatia and Panama, along with a draw against Ghana.
Kane has been England's biggest performer, scoring six goals so far and only Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland have scored more in the tournament.
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Heading into the game, the Three Lions will be full of confidence, knowing they are unbeaten in six straight matches. However, they will also be aware of their recent World Cup history, with five of England's last six knockout eliminations coming against European opponents.
What Happens if England Win, Draw or Lose?
If England Wins:
A victory would send England into the World Cup semifinals, where it would face the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland. With the defending champions considered favorites in that matchup, England could be in for its toughest challenge of the tournament.
If England Draws:
If the score is level after 90 minutes, the match will go to extra time, consisting of two 15-minute halves. If neither team can find a winner, the game will be decided by a penalty shootout.
If England Loses:
A defeat would end England's World Cup campaign in the quarterfinals.
It would also mark the second straight World Cup in which the Three Lions have been eliminated at this stage after their quarterfinal exit in 2022.
England reached the semifinals in 2018, and Tuchel's side will be hoping to at least match, and ideally improve on, that achievement.
