This World Cup 2026 quarter-final is one of the most enticing clashes in the tournament's history — a duel between two of the world's deadliest strikers, Haaland and Kane, on the grandest knockout stage. Norway are making their first-ever World Cup quarter-final appearance, riding a wave of national euphoria after stunning five-time winners Brazil 2-1 with Haaland netting twice in the closing stages. England, meanwhile, needed a Jude Bellingham quickfire double and a Harry Kane penalty — playing with 10 men for most of the second half — to survive a ferocious 3-2 win over Mexico in a cauldron atmosphere at the Azteca. England come in as market favourites at odds of 1.36–1.46 across bookmakers, with Kalshi prediction markets placing them at 61¢ (implied 61% probability) to advance to the semi-finals. Norway hold 43¢ (approximately 39%). The Quansah suspension (red card vs Mexico) creates a defensive headache for Tuchel. However, England's superior squad depth, World Cup experience, and Bellingham's creative genius edge this tie. Our prediction: a tense, high-quality 2-1 England victory in a match where both Haaland and Kane find the net.