Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Noni Madueke following England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, brutally joking that a spidercam cable put in a better performance. The Swedish icon claimed the Three Lions were essentially playing with ten men before the Arsenal winger was hauled off at the interval by Thomas Tuchel.
Jude Bellingham has revealed the vital role his mother, Denise, played in ensuring he remains available for England’s blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The Real Madrid superstar was the hero in the quarter-finals, netting a crucial brace to sink Norway, but his biggest achievement might have been keeping his cool under immense pressure.
Thomas Tuchel has opened up on his decision to substitute Declan Rice at half-time during England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway. Despite battling a pre-match sickness bug to start the high-stakes clash in Miami, the Arsenal midfielder was a surprise withdrawal at the interval as the Three Lions chased a comeback.
Erling Haaland has warned England that they are fortunate to possess a talent like Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's heroics propelled the Three Lions into the World Cup semi-finals. The Manchester City striker was on the receiving end of a Bellingham masterclass as Norway were eliminated from the competition in a tense quarter-final clash.
England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway has been overshadowed by a bizarre officiating controversy involving a spidercam wire. While the Three Lions secured their spot in the final four with a 2-1 win, the Scandinavian side were left feeling robbed after Jude Bellingham’s crucial equaliser was allowed to stand.
Alf-Inge Haaland was left fuming in the stands as he watched his son, Erling, and Norway crash out of the 2026 World Cup after a drama-filled defeat to England. The former Manchester City midfielder didn't hide his frustration with the officiating, as he appeared to make an offensive gesture and took to social media to vent his anger at the referee and Three Lions hero Jude Bellingham.
Harry Kane has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel’s honest assessment of England’s performance after the Three Lions scraped past Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Despite booking a place in the final four, the England captain admitted the German tactician was far from satisfied with what he saw on the pitch in Miami.
The World Cup has a remarkable ability to completely alter the course of careers. There is no grander stage in the game, meaning impressive performances garner the kind of acclaim and attention that is simply not possible in any other arena. Consequently, the transfer market tends to go wild in and around World Cups, as clubs scramble to snap up previously hidden gems or suddenly established stars.
Erling Haaland’s World Cup dream came to a crashing halt in Miami as Norway were dumped out by England in a tense quarter-final affair. The Manchester City superstar, who has been one of the tournament's standout individual, was taken off in extra-time, leaving fans and pundits baffled as Stale Solbakken's side chased a late equaliser.
Jude Bellingham has delivered a blunt response to Thomas Tuchel’s criticism of England’s performance after the Three Lions beat Norway 2-1 to secure their spot in the World Cup semi-finals. Despite Bellingham’s heroics in Miami, the England manager was left frustrated by a performance he deemed below the required standard.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted his surprise at Erling Haaland’s prematch comments ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway. The German manager insisted his squad can handle the mounting expectation after the striker attempted to deflect all the pressure onto the Three Lions by publicly downplaying his team's chances.
Harry Kane has played down comparisons with Erling Haaland ahead of England's quarter-final against Norway, insisting they are very different types of striker. While praising the Manchester City attacker's remarkable goalscoring record and physical dominance, the Bayern Munich star stressed that his only priority is helping the Three Lions win the World Cup.
Bryan Robson believes Thomas Tuchel has overlooked the one defender best equipped to handle Erling Haaland ahead of England's World Cup clash with Norway. The former England captain argues Harry Maguire's physicality would have made him the ideal match for the prolific striker, despite backing the Three Lions to edge a close contest.
Harry Kane has opened up about his "surreal experience" playing a round of golf with United States President Donald Trump in Florida. Speaking ahead of the Three Lions' crucial World Cup quarter-final against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker returned the compliments paid by the president, admitting the 80-year-old politician is a surprisingly good golfer.
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Erling Haaland insists England remain clear favourites ahead of Norway's World Cup quarter-final, despite his side's impressive run. The Manchester City striker is keeping expectations in check while embracing the challenge of facing familiar club team-mates for a place in the semi-finals.
Erling Haaland has carried the hopes of a nation upon Norway's return to football's biggest stage after a 28-year absence, but while his goals have been vital to their cause, the Manchester City hitman hasn't been shouldering that burden alone. The Scandinavians are back at the World Cup having built a solid team unit that isn't solely reliant on its star striker, and the supporting cast have been showing what they can do in North America.
John Arne Riise has backed Erling Haaland to inspire Norway to victory over England in the World Cup quarter-finals, describing the Manchester City star as the world's best striker. The former Liverpool defender also believes the Drillos can dream of lifting the trophy if they overcome Thomas Tuchel's side.
England face an anxious wait ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown against Norway after a sickness bug hit their camp in Miami. Midfielder Declan Rice has missed two successive training sessions, leaving Thomas Tuchel desperately sweating on his availability while staff battle to prevent the illness from spreading across the squad.
England need to find the answer to one big question at the 2026 World Cup: How do you keep Erling Haaland quiet? Ex-Three Lions defender Des Walker has attempted to provide a solution during an exclusive interview with GOAL, ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s side taking in an eagerly-anticipated quarter-final clash with Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday.
This is no doubt the biggest selection decision of Thomas Tuchel's England tenure to date. The Three Lions are favourites going into Saturday's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway in Miami. England really should have too much quality all over the field for their Scandinavian opponents. But that doesn't mean Tuchel has it easy. England have a handful of tricky decisions to make.
Harry Kane has been in the form of his life across 2025-26, including at the World Cup finals, with former England international Danny Murphy explaining to GOAL why the prolific frontman is at the peak of his powers. There are considered to be two important reasons why the Three Lions’ record-breaking captain is performing at a career-best level.
Norway striker Erling Haaland admitted that conquering international heavyweights Brazil still feels completely surreal after his dramatic double sealed a historic victory. The Manchester City superstar produced a lethal late display to fire his nation into the World Cup quarter-finals, dumped the five-time champions out, and kept his Golden Boot dreams alive.
England midfielder Morgan Rogers was handed an unexpected surprise during his latest media duties at the team's World Cup training base in Kansas City. The 23-year-old was hilariously put on the spot when international team-mate Djed Spence gatecrashed the press room to demand answers regarding the squad's true sprint king.
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