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Norway faces England in World Cup quarter-final featuring Ajer and Kane

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Norway faces England in World Cup quarter-final featuring Ajer and Kane
Summary

Norway takes on England in a World Cup quarter-final scheduled for Saturday at 10pm BST. The matchup highlights Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer facing England captain Harry Kane, who has scored six goals in the tournament. England aims to control the midfield despite the absence of Jordan Henderson due to injury, relying on Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, and Elliot Anderson. Norway has emerged as a strong contender, scoring 12 goals in the tournament, while England's defense will need to contain Erling Haaland. The match promises tactical battles on both ends of the pitch.

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  • •Match set for Saturday at 10pm BST
  • •Kane leads England with six tournament goals
  • •Ajer crucial to Norway's defense against Kane
  • •Norway has scored 12 goals this World Cup
  • •Henderson will miss the match due to injury
Latest Updates
  • 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ajer: Norway taking Brentford mentality into England quarter-final
  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Norway v England preview: Ajer set for Kane battle in World Cup quarter-final
What they're saying
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There are fascinating match-ups across the pitch ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (10pm kick-off BST) - but Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer's duel with Three Li...

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Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer says Norway are “as ready as we possibly can be”, as they prepare to face England in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday (10pm kick-off BST).The Bees man ha...

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