Liam Duckstein
Norway and England meet in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final on 11 July 2026, with the head-to-head record between these two sides offering only a narrow historical window ahead of what promises to be a high-stakes knockout encounter. England arrive ranked 4th in the world, while Norway sit at 19th, yet both nations have shown genuine quality throughout this tournament.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head history between Norway and England is limited to just two recorded meetings, and the data note here is important: with such a small sample, direct history carries less predictive weight than current form and tournament context. Across those two fixtures, England have won both, keeping Norway scoreless in each encounter. Norway have scored 0 goals across the two meetings compared to England’s 2, with an average of just 1.0 goals per match — making these historically tight, low-scoring affairs.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2014 | England vs Norway | 1-0 | 2014 |
| 26 May 2012 | Norway vs England | 0-1 | 2012 |
Norway: Recent Form
Norway head into this quarter-final on the back of a strong run, recording four wins and one draw from their last five outings after a 1-4 home defeat to France in late June. Their form string reads W W L W W D (most recent first), and they have averaged 2.17 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match across their last six, earning 2.17 points per game. Notably, Norway have not kept a single clean sheet in this run, but they have also never failed to score — a testament to their attacking intent. The standout result was a 2-1 win away to Brazil on 5 July, which underlines their capacity to beat top-ranked opposition.
- 5 Jul 2026 — Norway 2-1 Brazil (Away) — Win
- 30 Jun 2026 — Norway 2-1 Côte d’Ivoire (Away) — Win
- 26 Jun 2026 — Norway 1-4 France (Home) — Loss
England: Recent Form
England enter this fixture as the form side of the two, going five wins and one draw from their last six matches without a single defeat — a sequence that reads W W W D W W. They have scored 14 goals and conceded just 5 across that stretch, averaging 2.33 goals for and a highly impressive 0.83 against per match. Their 2.67 points per game is the stronger return, and three clean sheets in six outings highlight a defence that has been difficult to breach. Their only dropped points came in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on 23 June. England’s most recent result — a 3-2 win away to Mexico on 6 July — shows they can win in tight, high-scoring contests too.
- 6 Jul 2026 — Mexico 3-2 England (Away) — Win
- 1 Jul 2026 — England 2-1 DR Congo (Home) — Win
- 27 Jun 2026 — Panama 0-2 England (Away) — Win
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head (2 meetings): England 2 wins, Norway 0 wins, 0 draws
- Norway’s last 6: W4 D1 L1 — 13 goals scored, 10 conceded, 2.17 ppg
- England’s last 6: W5 D1 L0 — 14 goals scored, 5 conceded, 2.67 ppg
- Clean sheets (last 6): England 3, Norway 0
- Failed to score (last 6): England 1, Norway 0
- World rankings: England 4th, Norway 19th
How Norway and England Compare
England’s defensive record over their last six matches is markedly stronger than Norway’s, conceding fewer than one goal per match on average compared to Norway’s 1.67, and their superior points-per-game return of 2.67 versus 2.17 reflects a more consistent run of results. Norway, however, have shown they can score freely — netting 13 goals in six matches — and their victory over Brazil demonstrates they are capable of producing results against elite opposition. Both sides have scored in every one of their last six matches, suggesting goals are likely when they meet on 11 July.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Norway and England?
Across their two recorded meetings, England have won both fixtures — a 1-0 win in Oslo in May 2012 and a 1-0 win at home in September 2014. Norway have yet to score against England in either encounter.
What is Norway’s form going into the World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
Norway have won four of their last six matches, including a notable 2-1 victory away to Brazil on 5 July 2026, earning 2.17 points per game with 13 goals scored across that run.
What is England’s form ahead of the Norway match?
England are unbeaten in their last six matches (W5 D1), averaging 2.33 goals scored and just 0.83 conceded per game, with three clean sheets — the strongest defensive record of the two sides heading into this fixture.
When do Norway and England play at World Cup 2026?
Norway vs England is scheduled for 11 July 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final stage.