Who will England face in quarter-final of FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Mexico?
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The Three Lions defeat spirited Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the competition.
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Co. are through to the quarter-finals after holding on to a 3-2 cushion as the de facto road team against Mexico, bringing them within three victories of achieving their ambition.
It took all England had, twice conceding a goal after stretching its lead to two, and spending most of the second half short of a player after Jarell Quansah was red-carded.
England bent but never broke. That ambition lives on after a tough two hours in Mexico City. They overcame all sorts of emotions in a rollercoaster game.
Who will England face next? Here’s what is on the table.
Also read: Mexico 2-3 England: Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash
Who will England face in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
After getting past Mexico’s late surge in the Round of 16, England will face Erling Haaland’s Norway on Saturday, July 11.
When the draw was initially created, most people expected England to face Brazil in the quarterfinals. But Haaland scored twice in the second half of Sunday’s quarterfinal encounter to eliminate Brazil. He sent Norway to the last eight for the first time.
After a layover in Mexico, England will return to the United States to play its quarterfinal encounter in Miami.
At this time of the World Cup, there are no points or rankings. Because this is the knockout stage, every match is a win-or-go-home situation until a winner is determined.
The Three Lions have advanced to the quarterfinals, where just eight teams will remain. From here on, the team that achieves three consecutive victories wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who will England face in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
They will face Norway in the quarter-final.
When is the game?
The game will be played on 12th July, 12:30 am IST.
Where will the game be played?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.