France vs. Spain — Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (today), 3 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas. This is a massive clash featuring stars like Kylian Mbappé (France) and Lamine Yamal (Spain). France aims for a third straight final; Spain brings strong form and team spirit.
1994 (Group Stage exit): Under Egil "Drillo" Olsen's direct, long-ball style. Beat Mexico 3-0 but drew with Ireland and lost to Italy. Eliminated on goal difference/tiebreakers despite earning 4 points. This marked their return after decades away.
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1998 (Round of 16 — best pre-2026 performance): Their finest hour. Topped a tough Group A (ahead of Brazil, Scotland, and Morocco) with a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil (goals from Tore André Flo and a late Kjetil Rekdal penalty). This was the first time anyone beat Brazil in a World Cup group stage since 1966. They drew with Scotland and Morocco before falling 1-0 to Italy in the Round of 16.
1938 (Round of 16): Debut appearance in a straight knockout format. Lost 2-1 after extra time to eventual winners Italy. Arne Brustad scored Norway's first-ever World Cup goal.
Norway has qualified for the tournament 4 times (out of 23 editions up to 2026): 1938 (France)
1994 (USA)
1998 (France)
2026 (USA/Mexico/Canada) — their return after a 28-year absence
England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semis. This result caps a tense night in Miami, with Haaland and Norway pushing England all the way in their first World Cup in decades.