England vs Norway
head-to-head record
- England wins
- 8
- Draws
- 3
- Norway wins
- 2
13 meetings, 1937 to 2026Goals: England 30, Norway 8
England and Norway have met 13 times since 1937. England have won 8, Norway 2, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 11 July 2026, when England won 2–1 at the World Cup.
The 13 meetings have produced 38 goals, 2.92 per game. The biggest win is England’s 6–0 in a friendly in 1937. England are unbeaten in the last five meetings (3 wins, 2 draws). They went 17 years without meeting, between 1949 and 1966.
Who has won more, England or Norway?
All matches13 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies8 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- England 30, Norway 82.92 per game
- First meeting
- Norway 0–6 EnglandFriendly, 14 May 1937
- Most recent
- Norway 1–2 EnglandWorld Cup, 11 Jul 2026
- England’s biggest win
- Norway 0–6 EnglandFriendly, 14 May 1937
- Norway’s biggest win
- Norway 2–0 EnglandWorld Cup qualifying, 2 Jun 1993
- Most goals in a meeting
- Norway 1–6 EnglandFriendly, 29 Jun 1966
- Current run
- England unbeaten in 5
- Biggest upset
- Norway 2–1 EnglandWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Sept 1981Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 14%
- TFN Elo rating now
- England 2208 (3rd), Norway 1960 (15th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Norway1England2
World Cup
Miami Gardens, United States (neutral)
- England1Norway0
Friendly
London, England
- Norway0England1
Friendly
Oslo, Norway
- Norway0England0
Friendly
Oslo, Norway
- England0Norway0
Friendly
London, England
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every England win and drops with every Norway win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In England's home games
5 matches
320
EnglandDrawsNorway
In Norway's home games
7 matches
412
EnglandDrawsNorway
At neutral venues
1 match
100
EnglandDrawsNorway
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | England | Draws | Norway | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22–2 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6–5 |
| World Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2 | 10 | |
| 1940s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1960s | 1 | 7 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | England | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 51937 to 1980 | 11993 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 51994 to 2026 | 51981 to 1995 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 22 May 1994 to 11 October 1995.
Top scorers in England vs Norway
- 1Jude BellinghamEngland2
- 2Terry McDermottEngland2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 13 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have England and Norway played each other?
13 times, starting on 14 May 1937. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 8 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between England and Norway?
England, with 8 wins to 2. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in England vs Norway?
England’s 6–0 win in a friendly on 14 May 1937 in Oslo.
When did England and Norway last play?
On 11 July 2026 in Miami Gardens, when England won 2–1 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between England and Norway?
In 5 competitive matches, England have 2 wins, Norway have 2, and 1 ended level.
Every England vs Norway result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1–2 | England | World Cup | Miami Gardens, United States (neutral) | |
| England | 1–0 | Norway | Friendly | London, England | |
| Norway | 0–1 | England | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Norway | 0–0 | England | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| England | 0–0 | Norway | Friendly | London, England | |
| Norway | 2–0 | England | World Cup qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| England | 1–1 | Norway | World Cup qualifying | London, England | |
| Norway | 2–1 | England | World Cup qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| England | 4–0 | Norway | World Cup qualifying | London, England | |
| Norway | 1–6 | England | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Norway | 1–4 | England | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| England | 4–0 | Norway | Friendly | Newcastle, England | |
| Norway | 0–6 | England | Friendly | Oslo, Norway |
Recent form
England
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- Wv FranceWorld Cup6–4Sat 18 Jul 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.