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UK and Norway PMs kick off World Cup rivalry

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July 8, 2026

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met his Norwegian counterpart, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, at the British embassy in Ankara, Turkey, decked out in their respective nations' soccer shirts before the two teams meet for a World Cup quarter-final clash on July 11. #fifaworldcup #england #norway #starmer #jonasgahrstore #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/norways-solbakken-praises-unique-haaland-england-world-cup-clash-looms-2026-07-07/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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DNyuz

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· Jul 11, 2026

The high-flying England vs. Norway World Cup bet that’s got everyone talking

England and Norway face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. ANP/Richard Pelham/Getty Images England and Norway are facing off in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. British Airways and Norwegian Air Shuttle bet on the match’s outcome earlier this week. The loser has to use the winner’s logo on social []

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kane vs. Haaland: The World's Best Strikers Will Meet In World Cup Quarterfinals

The two best strikers in the world will go head-to-head when England and Norway meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

OneFootball

· Jul 11, 2026

🎥 Fan duel with bite: English and Norwegians clash before kick-off

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Al Bawaba

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· Jul 11, 2026

Norway vs England predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Norway and England will meet today in a strong match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

World Cup Guide: Norway face England in biggest match in their history

World Cup Guide: Norway face England in biggest match in their history

EPL Index

· Jul 11, 2026

How to watch England vs Norway: Free live World Cup streaming from anywhere

England vs Norway: World Cup quarter-final date, kick-off time, TV details and Haaland threatEngland have roared into the World Cup quarter-finals and now face a heavyweight test against Norway, with ...

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Related coverage for "UK and Norway PMs kick off World Cup rivalry": DNyuz — The high-flying England vs. Norway World Cup bet that’s got everyone talking. FOX Sports Digital — Kane vs. Haaland: The World's Best Strikers Will Meet In World Cup Quarterfinals . OneFootball — 🎥 Fan duel with bite: English and Norwegians clash before kick-off. Al Bawaba — Norway vs England predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026. Sweden Herald — World Cup Guide: Norway face England in biggest match in their history. EPL Index — How to watch England vs Norway: Free live World Cup streaming from anywhere