Former Nigerian national team player William Troost-Ekong has forecasted that England will triumph over Norway in tomorrow’s quarter-final matchup in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.
The match is set to be held at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday evening in Miami.
Path To Quarter-Final Stages
It’s worth noting that England secured their place in the final eight with a thrilling 3-2 win against co-hosts Mexico in the Round of 16, despite a red card issued to Jarell Quansah.
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Norway achieved one of the tournament’s most significant surprises by eliminating five-time champions Brazil 2-1, thanks to an impressive brace from Erling Haaland.
For England, this marks another advancement in what is shaping up to be a consistent deep run in major tournaments, with Thomas Tuchel’s squad arriving in Miami after victories over DR Congo and Mexico to reach the quarter-finals.
Reasons England Will Prevail Over Norway
In a conversation with Al Jazeera, Troost-Ekong expressed that the Three Lions possess a slight advantage over the Norwegian team.
“I believe that England likely has a small edge over them. Norway has already achieved something remarkable, and Harry Kane is a player I've known since childhood; we played together at Tottenham Hotspur.
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“A very skilled striker. At times, I think he doesn’t receive the recognition he truly deserves due to his consistent performance over the years. Not just him; we also have Jude Bellingham, who can be a game changer.
“For Kane and Haaland, I anticipate a fierce contest. I don’t foresee it ending in a draw or without goals, but I am confident that England will come out on top.”
Norway is competing in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final, having ended a 28-year absence from the tournament.
