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John Stones discusses England's upcoming World Cup clash with Norway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:41 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

John Stones discusses England's upcoming World Cup clash with Norway
Summary

England's John Stones expressed respect for Norway and its star striker Erling Haaland ahead of their World Cup quarter-final on July 8 in Miami. Following a 3-2 victory over Mexico, England aims for its first World Cup semi-final appearance since 1990. Norway stunned Brazil with a late comeback to secure their place in the last eight. Stones noted the team's solid defensive performance in the previous match, which he believes boosts England's confidence going forward. He is prepared to play a more significant role following injuries and a red card that affected the squad's depth.

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  • •England advances after a 3-2 win over Mexico.
  • •Stones faces former Man City teammate Haaland in the quarter-finals.
  • •Norway eliminated Brazil to reach this stage.
  • •Stones is in good physical shape for the upcoming match.
  • •The match is scheduled for July 8 in Miami.
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  • 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — John Stones on England’s World Cup clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway: ‘We know what they’ve got’
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WORLD CUP 2026: The England defender, who just left Man City, will come up against his former teammate, Norway striker Haaland, on Saturday but England’s rearguard defensive performance against Mexico stands them in good stead going forward

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