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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.

There's a lot to like about England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway on Saturday evening. It's a game laden with storylines. England have star power at numerous positions. Norway are the more cohesive team, geared towards serving one star. England have won at the Azteca. Norway knocked out Brazil. England have won the World Cup. Norway have not.

Comprehensive match preview of Norway vs England at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this quarter-final clash in Miami.

Morocco have suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial World Cup quarter-final tie against tournament favourites France on Thursday evening. Star forward Ismael Saibari has been ruled out of the clash in Boston after failing to recover from a hamstring injury sustained during the previous round.

Liverpool fans may well be casting a keen eye over France's World Cup showdown with Morocco on Thursday, as a brewing transfer saga provides an intriguing subplot to the quarter-final. Something of a merry-go-round could well see Les Bleus winger Bradley Barcola end up at Anfield this summer - ironically a result of the Reds losing out to his current employers Paris Saint-Germain in the battle to sign Yan Diomande.

The 2026 World Cup is set for a historic musical spectacle as Justin Bieber has officially joined the lineup for the tournament's first-ever final half-time show. The Canadian superstar will headline the event alongside a star-studded cast including Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop icons BTS.

The United States Department of Justice and the FBI have launched a preliminary investigation into the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its president Claudio Tapia over potential financial irregularities. Authorities are examining whether hundreds of millions of dollars channelled through American banks constitute money laundering or wire fraud during the ongoing World Cup.

Didier Deschamps has confirmed Michael Olise remains on a yellow card for the World Cup quarter-final against Morocco after FIFA rejected a formal appeal. The decision contrasts sharply with the governing body recently overturning a suspension for United States forward Folarin Balogun, adding further frustration as France map their potential route to the semi-final.

Rafael Marquez has been announced as the new manager of the Mexico national team following the departure of Javier Aguirre. The succession takes effect immediately after Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup by England on Sunday, allowing the former defender to begin preparing the squad for the 2030 tournament with a focus on integrating young talent and rebuilding.

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was left starstruck at the World Cup after sharing the pitch with two of the greatest players of all time. The Olympic gold-winning manager was invited to perform the ceremonial coin flip before Argentina's dramatic round-of-16 clash against Egypt, bringing her face-to-face with Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah - an unforgettable moment that even had Arsenal legend Ian Wright labelling the USWNT boss "the queen GOAT."

Norway have issued a firm update regarding the health of their squad ahead of the crucial World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Following rumours of a sickness bug sweeping through the camp after their victory over Brazil, the team doctor has clarified the situation. Meanwhile, both nations face the added challenge of severe thunderstorms and intense heat in Miami.

France head coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe remains fully focused and mentally strong ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco. The Les Bleus captain was targeted by vile racist abuse from a Paraguayan politician following France's narrow knockout victory over the South American side.

The Egyptian Football Association has launched an extraordinary attack on the standard of officiating at the 2026 World Cup following their heartbreaking exit at the hands of Argentina. In an official statement, the governing body expressed its "widespread frustration" over a series of controversial calls that saw the Pharaohs surrender a two-goal lead.

Norway take on England in a World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami. Here’s how you can secure tickets

GOAL breaks down where each player of the 2026 USMNT World Cup squad stands as a new cycle begins.