England’s Quarter-Final History

England are getting ready to play Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals. This will be their 11th time at this stage. How many of the previous 10 opponents can you name? Let’s go back in time and look at the teams they’ve faced.

Classic Encounters

England have taken on some huge names over the years. They’ve played Argentina twice, Brazil twice, West Germany, Paraguay, Cameroon, Portugal, Germany, and Sweden. That’s nine teams so far. But there’s one more from the early days.

• Argentina (1966, 1998)
• Brazil (1962, 2002)
• West Germany (1970)
• Paraguay (1986)
• Cameroon (1990)
• Portugal (2006)
• Germany (2010)
• Sweden (2018)

The Missing Team

Did you guess the tenth? Back in 1954, England faced Uruguay in the quarter-finals. That opponent completes the list of ten teams they’ve met before Norway. So now you have the full picture – can you remember them all?

Test Your Knowledge

Now that you know the history, it’s time for a quiz. Try naming all 11 teams England have faced in World Cup quarter-finals, including Norway. Challenge your family or friends – it’s a great way to enjoy the tournament even more.

Ready for Norway?

Norway will be a fresh challenge for England. But knowing who came before helps put the match in perspective. Next time you watch England play, you can impress everyone with your knowledge of their quarter-final history.