FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s Norway’s first FIFA World Cup in 28 years, and they will be making history on Saturday in Miami Gardens.
Erling Haaland’s “Viking Row” and seven goals powered the team to compete in the country’s first-ever quarter-final. It’s at 5 p.m. against England at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, the 25-year-old striker secured the win against Brazil with a second-half brace. Martin Ødegaard, Norway’s captain, is counting on him to deliver against The Three Lions.
“It’s going to be a big test for us,” Ødegaard said on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.
The Norwegian team practiced on a hot Wednesday at the Inter Miami CF Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
During a news conference, Ødegaard described England’s players, some of whom are his Premier League teammates, as “outstanding” and “world class.”
For Haaland, the match will also be a Golden Boot showdown against Harry Kane, the captain of England and Bayern Munich.
England’s players were practicing on Wednesday in Kansas City. England is the 1966 FIFA World Cup winner and placed fourth in 1990 and 2018.
Six other teams also advanced to the quarterfinals, which begin on Thursday.
- Morocco and France advanced to play at 4 p.m. on July 9th.
- Belgium and Spain advanced to play at 3 p.m. on July 10.
- Switzerland and Argentina advanced to play at 9 p.m. on July 11.
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Eliminations
Eight teams were eliminated: Colombia, Egypt, the U.S., Portugal, Canada, Paraguay, Mexico, and Brazil.
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The tournament, held every four years, started with 48 teams on June 11.
After matches within 12 groups of four, 16 teams were eliminated. The Round of 32 matches eliminated the 16 others from June 28 to Friday.
Related link: View the knockout bracket
TOURNAMENT’S SCHEDULE
Quarterfinals
July 9
Morocco vs. France at 4 p.m.
July 10
Belgium vs. Spain at 3 p.m.
July 11
- Norway vs. England is at 5 p.m.
- Switzerland vs. Argentina is at 9 p.m.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders at 5 p.m. on July 11. Parking is free.
Semifinals
July 14: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 14 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
July 15: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 15 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
Finals
July 18: The third-place play-off match is at 5 p.m. at the Miami Stadium, better known as the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 18 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 5 p.m. bronze final.
Sunrise ride to stadium: The Amerant Bank Arena has free parking for FIFA World Cup ticket holders who ride Broward County’s free Express bus transportation to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens.
July 19: The final match is at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 1 p.m. on July 19 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 3 p.m. final.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders for the final on July 19. Parking is free.
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