VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Erling Haaland arrived at his first FIFA World Cup with a “Viking Row” and seven goals that have powered Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time in the team’s history.
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, the 25-year-old striker — who secured the win against Brazil with a second-half brace — stood out during practice on Wednesday at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
During a news conference, Martin Ødegaard, Norway’s captain, said they will be facing “outstanding … world-class players” during the match against England at 5 p.m. on Saturday in Miami Gardens.
“It’s going to be a big test for us,” Ødegaard said.
For Haaland, the match will be a Golden Boot showdown against Harry Kane, the captain of England and Bayern Munich.
Six others also advanced to the quarterfinals.
Morocco and France advanced to play at 4 p.m. on July 9th.
Belgium and Spain advanced to play at 3 p.m. on July 10.
Switzerland and Argentina advanced to play at 9 p.m. on July 11.
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Eliminations
Eight teams were eliminated: Colombia, Egypt, the U.S., Portugal, Canada, Paraguay, Mexico, and Brazil.
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The tournament, held every four years, started with 48 teams on June 11.
After matches within 12 groups of four, 16 teams were eliminated. The Round of 32 matches eliminated the 16 others from June 28 to Friday.
Related link: View the knockout bracket
TOURNAMENT’S SCHEDULE
Quarterfinals
July 9
Morocco vs. France at 4 p.m.
July 10
Belgium vs. Spain at 3 p.m.
July 11
Norway vs. England is at 5 p.m. Switzerland vs. Argentina is at 9 p.m.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders at 5 p.m. on July 11. Parking is free.
Semifinals
July 14: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 14 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
July 15: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 15 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
Finals
July 18: The third-place play-off match is at 5 p.m. at the Miami Stadium, better known as the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 18 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 5 p.m. bronze final.
Sunrise ride to stadium: The Amerant Bank Arena has free parking for FIFA World Cup ticket holders who ride Broward County’s free Express bus transportation to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens.
July 19: The final match is at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 1 p.m. on July 19 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 3 p.m. final.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders for the final on July 19. Parking is free.
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