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Published 06 July 2026 3 min read
Men's Senior

England's potential route in the World Cup knockout stages

Written by:

Joe Strange

Find out who the Three Lions could face if they keep progressing in North America

England continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a Quarter-Final clash against Norway in Miami on Saturday 11 July.

Thomas Tuchel’s men topped Group L and knocked out DR Congo in the Round of 32, with Harry Kane’s second-half brace proving the difference in Atlanta.

And after securing a thrilling 3-2 win against Javier Aguirre’s Mexico in the early hours of Monday 6 July to reach the last eight, we now run through England’s potential route to the World Cup final on 19 July, including dates, kick-off times, locations and opponents.

Quarter-final
Saturday 11 July, 10pm BST
Miami Stadium


After victory over Mexico, their next game will be back in the United States against Norway.

The quarter-final will take place at Miami Stadium in Miami, Florida on Saturday 11 July. Kick-off will be 10pm BST.

Norway beat Brazil by 2-1 in their Round of 32 tie, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals in the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Semi-final
Wednesday 15 July, 8pm BST
Atlanta Stadium


If the Three Lions are successful in their quarter-final in Miami, it’ll be a return to Atlanta for Tuchel and his players on Wednesday 15 July for the semi-final.

The last four tie will kick off at 8pm BST at Atlanta Stadium, with two potential opponents: Switzerland or Argentina.

Final
Sunday 19 July, 8pm BST
New York New Jersey Stadium


Should Harry Kane and Co. emerge triumphant in their semi-final, they’ll be heading back to New York New Jersey Stadium for their first FIFA World Cup final in 60 years.

The venue for the Three Lions’ 2-0 group stage win over Panama, the stadium will host 82,500 fans for the showpiece event on Sunday 19 July. Kick-off is 8pm BST.

England will meet the winners of the semi-final between France and Spain.