Reece James a doubt as Norway face England Saturday
Reece James a doubt for Saturday
England's right-back problems are real, and Norway could benefit. Reece James is an injury doubt for the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday after missing England's last session (6). Thomas Tuchel already has issues on that side, Declan Rice and Marc Guéhi have both been questions this week too (6). James, if fit, would likely be tasked with tracking Erling Haaland's runs into the channel. His absence would force Tuchel into a reshuffle against a Norway attack that has scored in every match of this tournament.
Norway switch hotels ahead of quarter-final
The federation is not messing around. Norway moved hotels before the England match after dissatisfaction with the original accommodation (1). Coach Ståle Solbakken addressed the change directly, keeping focus on preparation rather than distraction (1). It is a small detail, but at this stage of a World Cup, every edge matters.
Haaland reacts to the Majin Buu meme
Erling Haaland has seen the meme. The viral comparison to Dragon Ball Z character Majin Buu has been circulating all tournament, and Haaland finally acknowledged it (5). He did not seem bothered. Seven goals in four World Cup matches will do that for a mood, he sits level with Messi and Mbappé atop the scoring chart (3).
Norway shirts are selling for crazy money
Demand has gone through the roof. Norway jerseys are being resold on the private market for tens of thousands of kroner (4). One seller described the situation as "helt sjukt", completely insane (4). The 2–1 win over Brazil turned casual interest into a buying frenzy.
Fan reactions
The mood is something between disbelief and pure adrenaline. A Haaland World Cup vlog from the Brazil match is doing the rounds on r/soccer, capturing the chaos from inside the stadium watch here. City fans on r/MCFC have also picked up on a strange World Cup coincidence involving the national team read more, and there is chatter about free agent Ørjan Nyland being tracked by Manchester City.
Sources
- 1. t-online.de — Norwegen unzufrieden mit Hotel: Verband zieht die Konsequenz | WM 2026
- 3. marca.com — Haaland tiende a infinito: el único '9' que sostiene el gol por partido
- 4. fvn.no — Selger drakter for titusener: – Det er helt sjukt
- 5. informador.mx — ¿Haaland o Majin Buu? El noruego reacciona al meme viral
- 6. theguardian.com — Reece James remains injury doubt as England’s World Cup right-back woes go on