Can England see off Haaland and Norway? Spain set up blockbuster clash with France

England is set to face Norway tonight in Miami for a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing World Cup, with kick-off scheduled for 10 PM UK time. The match comes with some injury concerns for England, particularly in defense, as head coach Thomas Tuchel grapples with the fitness of key players including Mark Gay, Reece James, and Declan Rice. Notably, Jarrell Kwanza is suspended. Tuchel is considering bringing in Dan Byrne for his physicality against Norway's star striker, Erling Haaland.

The match is crucial as it presents England an opportunity to advance to the semifinals against a Norwegian team that is experiencing its best run in a major tournament. Both teams have star strikers leading the charge, with Harry Kane representing England and Haaland for Norway, both of whom are in contention for the tournament's Golden Boot.

Norway has reported no health issues among players as they prepare for the highly anticipated clash. Coach Gary Cottrell noted that the Norwegian side believes in their collective strength, not solely relying on Haaland. With their recent victory over Brazil underpinning their confidence, Norway aims to capitalize on the momentum to challenge England effectively.

Meanwhile, Spain has advanced to the semifinals after a 2-1 victory over Belgium, highlighted by a late goal from super sub Mikel Moreno. With a remarkable unbeaten streak now at 36 matches, Spain is quietly positioning itself as a formidable contender. Their next challenge will be against France, adding excitement to the tournament scheduled ahead.

As game time approaches, the atmosphere is building, especially with the match being on a Saturday night, likely leading to a vibrant turnout in the UK. Fans are eagerly awaiting the formation announcements from both teams and the kickoff of what promises to be a thrilling evening of football.

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you all the latest news and talking points from the 2026 World Cup. On the day England will take on Norway for a place in the semi-finals we hear from our reporters in Miami who've been with both teams in the build-up. Plus we round up how Spain managed to beat Belgium 2-1 to set up a mouth-watering clash against France for a place in the final. - •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]