Norway faces England while France and Spain advance in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Norway is set to face England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, with both teams coming off narrow victories in earlier rounds. Norway reached this stage for the first time after defeating Brazil 2-1, while England edged past Mexico 3-2 in a tense encounter. Additionally, France advanced with a 2-0 win over Morocco, bolstered by Kylian Mbappe's goal. Spain secured their spot after a late mistake by Belgium's goalkeeper allowed them to draw level and then move on in extra time, though they faced challenges with Thibaut Courtois' injury. Matches continue as teams vie for a place in the semi-finals.
- •Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 to reach their first-ever quarter-final.
- •England survived a close 3-2 match against co-hosts Mexico.
- •France advanced with a 2-0 victory over Morocco.
- •Spain moved on after a dramatic late-game mistake from Belgium.
- •Thibaut Courtois sustained an injury that complicates Belgium's prospects.
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"With the semi-finals within touching distance, the stakes could hardly be higher for the remaining World Cup hopefuls.France continued their imperious march towards MetLife Stadium with a comfortable ...
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