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England, Norway and World Cup
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Kasper Schmeichel thinks England got lucky in its win over Norway.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Norway coach Ståle Solbakken could have complained. To the whole world, it appeared his team had been the victim of a call that should have wiped England’s first goal off the board,
For the second time in the last three World Cups, England are through to the semifinals. The Three Lions trailed Norway 1-0 in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Miami, but they roared back to level the game on the stroke of halftime and win it in extra time 2-1,
Frank Blunstone is believed to be England's oldest surviving international footballer The man believed to be England's oldest former international footballer has praised the Three Lions for their performance so far during the 2026 World Cup.
England have made two changes and a further positional switch for their World Cup quarterfinal with Norway in Miami on Saturday.
Erling Haaland's day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway's run in the World Cup ended as well. The Vikings' biggest star didn't shine Saturday. Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team's quarterfinal against England and — perhaps because of the strain of dealing with hot and humid conditions in South Florida — was taken out with Norway's hopes hanging in the balance going into the final 15 minutes of extra time.
