MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Despite nominally playing the same position, and despite both being high-end goalscorers, England striker Harry Kane said his game is so different from Erling Haaland’s that it’s impossible to compare the two.

England face Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, and the availability of Declan Rice, along with Marc Guehi and Reece James, remains unconfirmed due to fitness concerns. England face some uncertainty over their fitness heading into Saturday’s 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Norway,

Erling Haaland’s uncharacteristically quiet performance in Norway’s World Cup quarter-final exit to England has been attributed to a sickness bug that swept through the camp. The Manchester City superstar appeared a shadow of his usual self before being hauled off in extra time as the Three Lions secured a 2-1 victory.

The first-ever meeting between the two countries took place in 1988.

As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

England and Argentina clash this Wednesday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a match of the semi-finals of the World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 on BBC One.In their last game, England won 1-2 against Norway (World Cup 2026).