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.

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 1-1 Hard Rock Stadium

England

11/07/2026 22:00 · Quarterfinals

Fil du match

1. 36'⚽But - A. Schjelderup (passe M. Odegaard)Norvège, 36e
2. 45+2'⚽But - J. Bellingham (passe A. Gordon)Angleterre, 45+2e

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

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