#世界杯冠军预测 England vs Norway — Haaland faces his old Premier League rivals again

Norway eliminated five-star Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16. “Majin Buu” Haaland netted a brace, extending his scorching form—he has scored in 14 consecutive official national team matches, and his finishing efficiency in front of goal is second to none. Norway captain Odegaard has long been Haaland’s longtime partner. Their understanding is irreplaceable, and he has repeatedly created opportunities for the forward line with precise passes.

England scraped through last time, defeating the host Mexico in a hard-fought match.
Haaland in the previous game had made life miserable for his old Premier League rivals Gabriel and Alisson. In this match, Norway will go head-to-head with England, once again welcoming a highly talked-about Premier League derby. England’s center-back Guehi and left-back O’Leary are both Manchester City teammates of Haaland. England’s squad is well balanced. In the previous match, their 3-2 win over the host Mexico was largely thanks to captain Kane and midfield star Bellingham. The double pivot Rice and Anderson are strong in both attack and defense. The two left wingers Gordon and Rashford, as well as the two right wingers Saka and Madueke, can give head coach Tuchel plenty of room to adjust his lineup.

The biggest storyline in this match is the duel between two superstar strikers: Haaland and Kane. Haaland has only been getting better and better in his first World Cup. His popularity has skyrocketed, and every move he makes—as well as his unique diet—has sparked heated discussion. Fans no longer seem to know where his ceiling is. Kane, by contrast, brings far more World Cup experience, and he also has stronger support around him. On one side is a traditional powerhouse with a deep pool of talent and plenty of tournament experience; on the other is a new force in world football that relies on a pair of twin stars to pull off miracles. Whether Nordic football can once again write a dark-horse miracle—this quarterfinal will provide the answer.