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England are set to face Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, marking their third consecutive quarterfinal appearance. After a gritty 3-2 win over Mexico in the Round of 16, manager Thomas Tuchel received worrisome injury updates on Marc Guehi and Declan Rice, with Reece James already injured and Jarell Quansah suspended. However, a fitness boost emerged as Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James were seen training in Fort Lauderdale, as reported by Craig Hope. While their availability for the match is not guaranteed, it is a positive step. England will face Norway, led by Erling Haaland, who are World Cup debutants. If England win, they will face the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland in the semifinals.
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England are set to face Norway in the quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the team's third consecutive appearance at this stage of the tournament. While the previous two campaigns ended in disappointment, expectations are high this year as England prepares to take on World Cup debutants Norway, led by Erling Haaland.
Ahead of the high-stakes match, the English side has received a significant fitness boost.
Three England Players Available for Training
England secured their place in the quarterfinals following a gritty 3–2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16. However, manager Thomas Tuchel was handed concerning injury updates on Marc Guehi and Declan Rice.
With Reece James already sidelined and Jarell Quansah suspended after receiving a red card against Mexico, England appeared set to face Norway at less than full strength.
That outlook has now improved.
"England fitness boost as Declan Rice, Marc Guehi & Reece James train here in Fort Lauderdale," reporter Craig Hope wrote on X.
While the development does not guarantee that Guehi, Rice, and James will feature against Norway, it represents a positive step forward.
What's at Stake
If England advances past Haaland and Norway, they will secure a semifinal berth and await the winner of the Argentina vs. Switzerland match.
This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.
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