Venue
- Location: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway
- Capacity: 28,000
- Pitch Type: Hybrid grass, typically plays medium‑fast with true ball roll
- Altitude: Low (approx. 75m), no meaningful impact on stamina
Kickoff Time
- Local Time: 20:45 CET
- US Time (PDT): 11:45 AM in East Los Angeles
Weather Forecast (Oslo)
- Temperature: 67–71°F (19–22°C)
- Conditions: Mostly clear skies
- Wind: Light 4–7 mph from the southwest
- Rain Probability: Under 10%
- Impact: Ideal attacking conditions — no meaningful drag on long balls, slight advantage for technical sides (England)
Injury Report
Norway
- Erling Haaland (ST): Probable — minor ankle knock from club training; expected to start
- Martin Ødegaard (CM): Fully fit
- Kristoffer Ajer (CB): Questionable — hamstring tightness; late fitness test
- Alexander Sørloth (ST): Available
- Fredrik Aursnes (CM): Available
England
- Bukayo Saka (RW): Questionable — quad tightness; likely limited minutes
- Harry Kane (ST): Fully fit
- Jude Bellingham (CM): Fully fit
- John Stones (CB): Out — calf strain
- Luke Shaw (LB): Out — long-term hamstring recovery
- Declan Rice (DM): Fully fit
Team Records (2026 Calendar Year)
Norway
- Record: 4–3–2
- Goals: 15 scored / 11 conceded
- Home Record: 3–1–1
- Clean Sheets: 3
England
- Record: 6–2–1
- Goals: 18 scored / 7 conceded
- Away Record: 3–1–1
- Clean Sheets: 4
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Norway
- W 2–1 vs. Finland
- D 1–1 vs. Serbia
- L 0–2 vs. Spain
- W 3–0 vs. Latvia
- D 2–2 vs. Slovenia Form Summary: Mixed but improving; attack producing chances, defense inconsistent.
England
- W 2–0 vs. Poland
- W 3–1 vs. USA
- D 0–0 vs. Italy
- W 4–2 vs. Scotland
- L 1–2 vs. France Form Summary: Strong overall; elite midfield control, occasional defensive lapses without Stones/Shaw.
Key Player Matchups
1. Erling Haaland (NOR) vs. England CB Pairing (Guehi + Tomori)
- Haaland’s physicality vs. England’s pace‑based center‑back duo
- England lacks Stones’ aerial dominance → Norway set‑piece advantage
2. Martin Ødegaard (NOR) vs. Declan Rice & Jude Bellingham (ENG)
- Ødegaard’s creativity vs. England’s elite double‑pivot
- England’s midfield likely controls possession → Norway relies on counters
3. Harry Kane (ENG) vs. Norway’s CBs (Ajer? + Østigård)
- Kane dropping deep to link play opens lanes for England’s wingers
- If Ajer is out, Norway’s back line loses composure → major England advantage
4. England Wingers (Foden/Saka?) vs. Norway Fullbacks
- England’s wide creativity is the biggest mismatch
- Norway’s fullbacks struggle against elite 1v1 dribblers
Series History
- Last 10 Meetings: England leads 6–3–1
- Last Meeting: England 1–0 Norway (2023 friendly)
- In Oslo: England unbeaten in last 4 trips
- Trend: England typically controls possession; Norway relies on counters and set pieces
Betting Trends
Norway
- 4 of last 6 matches: BTTS Yes
- 3 straight home matches: Over 2.5
- Haaland anytime scorer hits in 5 of last 7
England
- 6 of last 8 matches: England ML cashes
- 5 of last 7 matches: Under 2.5
- England has scored first in 7 straight
MATCH ODDS
Norway + 300
England – 110
Draw + 265
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026
