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England is chasing historical past on the 2026
After a collection of near-misses, the Three Lions are aiming to win the competitors for under the second time ever.
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England’s World Cup drought has now stretched to 60 years, having gained its solely title on dwelling soil in 1966.
In that event, England famously defeated West Germany 4–2 within the ultimate in further time, with Geoff Hurst scoring a hat trick.
Since then, England has come near profitable a second World Cup however has come up brief each time.
That drought has been exacerbated by a number of near-misses within the European Championship, which England has but to win.
England has made back-to-back finals within the competitors, however misplaced to Italy in 2021 and Spain in 2024.
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
England and Norway meet in a World Cup quarterfinal with a spot within the semifinals on the road.
See moments from the excessive‑stakes conflict because the strain builds within the event’s final eight.
Above, Norway’s ahead #09 Erling Braut Haaland (L) listens to a teammate through the warmups of of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
England and Norway meet in a World Cup quarterfinal with a spot within the semifinals on the road.
See moments from the excessive‑stakes conflict because the strain builds within the event’s final eight.
Above, Norway’s ahead #09 Erling Braut Haaland (L) listens to a teammate through the warmups of of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
England’s ahead #09 Harry Kane walks in direction of the pitch earlier than the beginning of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
England’s midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham warms up forward of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 11, 2026.
(MAURO PIMENTEL, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
Gamers of Norway huddle through the heat up earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Ultimate match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
(Elsa, Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
England’s defender #03 Nico O’Reilly walks in direction of the pitch earlier than the beginning of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
England followers cheer earlier than the beginning of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
England followers cheer for his or her workforce earlier than the beginning of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
Norway followers pose for images earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Ultimate match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
(Elsa, Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
A Norway fan cheers for her workforce earlier than the beginning of the 2026 World Cup soccer event quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP by way of Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
adidas Trionda FIFA World Cup 2026 balls are seen earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Ultimate match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
(Elsa, Getty Photos)
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England vs. Norway World Cup drama unfolds in Miami quarterfinal
Norway fan poses for {a photograph} earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Ultimate match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
(Buda Mendes, Getty Photos)
England has not made the World Cup ultimate since 1966, however reached the semifinals in 1990 and 2018, shedding each occasions.
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There have been an addition 5 eliminations on the quarterfinal section since 1966, together with at the latest World Cup in 2022.
England has reached the quarterfinals once more in 2026, dealing with Norway in Miami.