Harry Thomas-Humphreys

Erling Haaland wears the name Braut on his Norway shirt because Norwegian naming customs allow use of both paternal and maternal surnames, and he includes his mother Gry Marita Braut’s name while playing for the national team. His strong World Cup performances have helped Norway advance, while background details highlight his sporting family, early life in England, and his decision to represent Norway despite eligibility for British citizenship.

BBC and ITV’s World Cup coverage features contrasting setups, with the BBC broadcasting from Salford to reduce costs and environmental impact, while ITV operates from a studio in Brooklyn. Each broadcaster’s presenting, punditry and commentary teams include prominent former players, managers and established football media personalities. The BBC’s lineup is led by Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates, supported by a mix of domestic and international pundits and a large commentary team. ITV’s coverage is fronted by Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods, with high‑profile pundits such as Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Patrick Vieira, alongside a commentary team headed by Sam Matterface, Jon Champion and Seb Hutchinson.

England and Norway prepare for their World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Miami amid extreme heat, with concerns over whether kick-off might be delayed. Forecasts indicate temperatures near 32°C and a high ‘feels-like’ reading, though FIFA is expected to maintain the scheduled start time. Team news for both sides appears to have leaked, with England boosted by the fitness of Marc Guehi, Declan Rice and Reece James, while Norway are expected to bench Antonio Nusa in favour of Andreas Schjelderup. Miami authorities have issued heat warnings and hydration breaks are likely. Several England players face suspension risks, and Jordan Henderson and Jarrell Quansah are confirmed absentees. The winner will advance to face Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-final.

Four England players—Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane and Nico O’Reilly—enter the World Cup quarter-final against Norway one booking away from suspension, with yellow cards cleared after this stage. Only red cards in the semi-final can rule players out of the final. Jarrel Quansah’s dismissal against Mexico resulted in a two-match ban, keeping him out until a potential final.

Norway’s World Cup run has made their Viking row celebration a global viral trend, spreading from stadiums to major public spaces and even involving national institutions and the royal family. Created by Norwegian teacher Ole Frystad and inspired by a Rosenborg chant, the routine gained traction after warm‑up matches and has since accumulated tens of millions of views. Despite concerns over associations with Viking violence and far‑right symbolism, as well as criticism from Sweden about historical inaccuracies, the celebration appears set to become a lasting element of Norwegian football culture ahead of their quarter‑final against England.