Heggem in from the cold as Norway name lineup
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has sprung a surprise by naming defender Heggem in his starting XI for the World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday evening. The two nations meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami with a place in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals at stake.
Heggem’s inclusion comes as a significant call, with the centre-back having spent much of the tournament on the bench. He is expected to partner captain Erling Haaland—who leads the line—as the Norwegians look to continue their impressive run.
England await with familiar foes
England will be wary of a Norway side that has already eliminated several fancied opponents. Haaland, the tournament’s joint-top scorer, remains the focal point, but Heggem’s physical presence is intended to shore up a backline tasked with containing England’s pace in transition.
The match kicks off at 8pm local time (1am Sunday BST). In the UK, the game will be shown live on ITV, with coverage starting at midnight. Viewers can also stream via ITVX. For fans in other territories, check local listings as the global broadcast details are yet to be fully confirmed.
