England prepares to face Norway as Erling Haaland shines in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
England is set to face Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday. Norway's Erling Haaland has been in excellent form, scoring seven goals from 18 shots during the tournament. England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, is considering Dan Burn to neutralize Haaland, as Burn has previously contained the striker effectively. However, England's defense has not been as strong as anticipated, raising concerns about their ability to stop the prolific forward. The match will determine who advances in the knockout stage.
- •Erling Haaland scored seven goals in four World Cup matches.
- •Dan Burn may play a crucial role in defending against Haaland.
- •England's defense has struggled this tournament without Reece James.
- •The quarterfinal match is scheduled for Saturday.
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"Erling Haaland was always a scary proposition, but he has turned into a different beast at this World Cup. Seven goals from 18 shots in four games at this tournament.
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