England and Norway face off tonight in Miami for a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, in one of the most anticipated challenges of the knockout stage.
The official lineups of the two teams have now been released. England coach Thomas Tuchel has decided to make changes to the starting 11, leaving Bukayo Saka on the bench, while Noni Madueke will play from the first minute.
In defense, John Stones returns, while Ezri Konsa takes on an important role in the back in the absence of Jarell Quansah, who is suspended. In attack, the Three Lions trust captain Harry Kane and stars like Jude Bellingham.
On the other hand, Norway takes to the field with the best team, trusting its star Erling Haaland, who has been one of the main protagonists of this World Cup. After the spectacular elimination of Brazil in the 1/8 stage, the Scandinavian team seeks another historic success.
The match in Miami is also taking place under the influence of difficult weather conditions, with high temperatures and the possibility of storms in the stadium area, factors that could affect the pace of the match.
England are looking to keep their dream of winning the World Cup alive, while Norway aim to continue their fairytale run in the tournament, after one of the most surprising results of this competition.
Official England line-up: Pickford; Konsa, Stones, Guéhi, O'Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.
Norway's official lineup: Nyland; Ryerson, Ayer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berg, Berge; Bobb, Ødegaard, Schjelderup; Haaland.
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