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Norway prepares for World Cup quarterfinal match against England in Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Norway prepares for World Cup quarterfinal match against England in Miami

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Norway faces England in their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal match on July 11 in Miami. The team's unexpected advancement follows a notable performance where Erling Haaland scored twice to eliminate Brazil in the Round of 16. Before kickoff, the stadium will play Norway's national anthem, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet," which took over 150 years to be adopted officially, reflecting the nation's cultural heritage. The match is currently in progress, showcasing Norway's historic moment on the international stage.

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•Norway plays England in Miami on July 11
•Match is ongoing with Norway's history at stake
•Erling Haaland's brace led Norway past Brazil
•Norway's anthem illustrates national identity
•The anthem was officially adopted in 2019

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4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Norway national anthem in English: Explaining 'Ja, vi elsker dette landet' translation, history and more

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Before kickoff, the stadium will hear "Ja, vi elsker dette landet," Norway's national anthem, a song that took more than 150 years to become official despite being sung at matches and ceremonies for generations. There's no single official English translation, since the anthem has only ever been formally adopted in Norwegian, but that first verse is the version most commonly used when it's rendered into English. Who wrote Norway's national anthem?
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Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 4:15 PM
Norway national anthem in English: Explaining 'Ja, vi elsker dette landet' translation, history and more
Before kickoff, the stadium will hear "Ja, vi elsker dette landet," Norway's national anthem, a song that took more than 150 years to become official despite being sung at matches and ceremonies for generations. There's no single official English translation, since the anthem has only ever been formally adopted in Norwegian, but that first verse is the version most commonly used when it's rendered into English. Who wrote Norway's national anthem?

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