World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Schedule, Match Times and TV Channels
Discover the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final schedule, including match dates, kick-off times and TV channels, after the final eight teams were confirmed.
England Face One Big Question Before Norway Clash: How Do You Stop Erling Haaland?
England's Biggest Challenge
England's quarter-final against Norway comes with one clear objective beyond winning the match: stopping Erling Haaland.
The Manchester City striker has been one of the outstanding performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring seven goals and leading Norway to a historic place in the last eight.
Morgan Rogers Raises the Question
England midfielder Morgan Rogers admitted that stopping Haaland is one of the toughest tasks in world football.
He even joked by asking whether anyone has truly managed to stop the Norwegian striker before, while insisting England must find a solution.
It Takes More Than One Defender
According to Rogers, the answer is not simply assigning one defender to mark Haaland.
England believe limiting the service into the striker and disrupting Norway's attacking build-up will be just as important as dealing with Haaland inside the penalty area.
Norway Have More Than One Threat
Although Haaland attracts most of the attention, Norway possess several dangerous attacking players.
Captain Martin Odegaard continues to orchestrate attacks, while the team's impressive chemistry has helped eliminate Brazil and reach the quarter-finals.
England's Own Weapons
Thomas Tuchel's squad also arrive in excellent form.
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have all played key roles in England's progress, giving the Three Lions confidence ahead of one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
Haaland vs Kane
The match will also feature two of the tournament's leading goalscorers.
Haaland has scored seven goals, while England captain Harry Kane has found the net six times.
Despite the individual spotlight, both camps insist the game will be decided by collective performances rather than a duel between two strikers.
A Huge Defensive Test
England's defence faces arguably its toughest examination of the World Cup.
Haaland has repeatedly shown his ability to convert even the smallest opportunities, meaning England cannot afford lapses in concentration.
A Place in the Semi-Finals at Stake
With a semi-final place on the line, both teams know the importance of the occasion.
England are chasing another World Cup title, while Norway hope to continue the greatest tournament run in their history.
Whether England can finally answer football's biggest current question—how do you stop Erling Haaland?—may determine who advances to the final four.