Guehi, Stones expected to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
England is set to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final, with Marc Guehi and John Stones expected to start in central defense. Guehi has recovered from a minor hamstring strain sustained during the win over Mexico, while Stones returns to the lineup for the first time since the opening match against Croatia. Ezri Konsa is anticipated to shift from center-back to right-back, and Declan Rice is fit to start despite recent illness. Noni Madueke may replace Bukayo Saka as the team adjusts its lineup ahead of the match.
- •Match against Norway is England's World Cup quarter-final.
- •Marc Guehi is fit to start after recovering from injury.
- •John Stones returns to the starting XI for the first time since the opener.
- •Ezri Konsa expected to move to right-back for the match.
- •Declan Rice is fit to play despite illness.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Stones, Guehi in England lineup against Man City teammate and Norway star Haaland
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
- 6:15 PMBBC Sport — Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
"John Stones returned to England's starting lineup for its World Cup quarterfinal against Norway on Saturday, essentially taking the spot that was held for the last three matches by suspended defender Jarell Quansah. The move puts a pair of Manchester City defenders — Stones and Marc Guehi — in England's opening 11 against Norway star striker Erling Haaland, who also plays for the same club.
"Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
"Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 7:46 PMStones, Guehi in England lineup against Man City teammate and Norway star Haaland
John Stones returned to England's starting lineup for its World Cup quarterfinal against Norway on Saturday, essentially taking the spot that was held for the last three matches by suspended defender Jarell Quansah. The move puts a pair of Manchester City defenders — Stones and Marc Guehi — in England's opening 11 against Norway star striker Erling Haaland, who also plays for the same club.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:21 PMGuehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
- BBC SportJul 11, 2026, 6:15 PMGuehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
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