2026 World Cup: Norway and England level at half-time (1-1)
Norway – England reached half-time at the 2026 World Cup with Norway and England level at 1-1.

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The figures nevertheless paint a more nuanced picture of the first half. Norway had 33% possession and tried its luck more often, with 5 shots to England's 3. In terms of shots on target, the split was 3 for Norway and 1 for England. The xG figures remain close, at 0.34 for Norway and 0.19 for England.
First-half highlights
- Goal – A. Schjelderup (assist M. Odegaard) (Norway, 36th minute)
Balance still fragile
Norway and England go into the break level, but the second half remains wide open. The first change of pace, a defensive mistake or a set-piece could quickly alter the course of the match.
Norway
Half-time
Hard Rock Stadium
England
Fil du match
- 36'But - A. Schjelderup (passe M. Odegaard)
- 45+2'But - J. Bellingham (passe A. Gordon)
Les chiffres du match
- Tirs cadres : Norway 3 / England 1
- Tirs : Norway 5 / England 3
- Possession : Norway 33% / England 67%
- Corners : Norway 0 / England 2
- Fautes : Norway 5 / England 3
- Passes : Norway 173 / England 349
- Precision des passes : Norway 84% / England 95%
- xG : Norway 0.34 / England 0.19
Quarterfinals schedule
Quarterfinals
France
Finished
Gillette Stadium
Morocco
Quarterfinals
Spain
Finished
SoFi Stadium
Belgium
Quarterfinals
Norway
Half-time
Hard Rock Stadium
England
Quarterfinals
Argentina
Upcoming
Arrowhead Stadium
Switzerland
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