FIFA World Cup 2026: Luis Suarez meets Harry Kane, exchanges jerseys ahead of England's quarterfinal fixture vs Norway
Florida, July 11
Uruguay and Inter Miami STAR Luis Suarez shared a special moment with England captain Harry Kane, exchanging jerseys and posing for a picture during their meeting ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
Suarez shared the image on X and wrote, "With a great 9! A pleasure to meet you @HKane."
The photograph showed Suarez and Kane holding each other's No. 9 jerseys, with the two veteran forwards sharing a warm interaction.
Meanwhile, England football legend David Beckham joined the Three Lions squad at their training session in Miami, receiving a warm welcome from the team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.
The official England football team handle shared a picture of Beckham alongside skipper Harry Kane and wrote on X, "England legend Sir David Beckham joins us at training this afternoon in Miami. Good to see you, Sir David!"
Norway booked their place in the quarter-finals after stunning five-time world champions Brazil with a 2-1 victory in the Round of 16, one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
During the match against Brazil, Haaland's tally went to seven goals after a brace, making him the player with the joint-most goals in his debut World Cup since Poland's Grzegorz Lato scored seven in 1974.
England have reached their 11th FIFA World Cup quarter-final, with only Brazil (15) and Germany (14) having made more appearances at this stage.Coming to the match, Mexico conceded three goals in the match at the Azteca for the first time since August 1999, when they lost 4-3 to Brazil.
In fact, they conceded more goals in the England game (3) than they had in their previous 10 World Cup matches at the stadium combined (2). Mexico pushed relentlessly for an equaliser after being down 2-3, which would have forced extra time, but England defended resolutely to seal a place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway in Miami on July 11.
Bellingham became the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score twice in a FIFA World Cup match at the Azteca Stadium, guiding England to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday (local time) and securing a quarter-final clash against Norway on July 11, according to ESPN. Maradona achieved the feat against Belgium in the 1986 semi-finals.
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Reader Comments
Sir David Beckham joining the England camp in Miami - what a moment for the squad! 🏴 Beckham's legacy is unmatched, and his presence alone must lift the team. But honestly, I'm worried about Norway - Haaland is on fire with 7 goals already! India needs to step up our football development to compete globally. The way Haaland dismantled Brazil's defense shows the gulf in quality. Qatar 2022 inspired us, but we need more grassroots work.
That Bellingham stat is unreal! First player since Maradona in 1986 to score twice at Azteca Stadium in a World Cup match. 😲 I've been following all three world stars - Bellingham, Kane, and Haaland - and this tournament is proving why England are genuine contenders. But credit to Mexico for pushing England so hard - they scored 3 goals at Azteca after not conceding much there for decades. The quarterfinal between England and Norway is going to be a goal-fest! 🏆
As someone from the UK who now lives in India, I love how passionate Indian fans are about the World Cup! 🇮🇳 Seeing Suarez and Kane together is a reminder that football connects people across continents. But I have to respectfully say - Norway beating Brazil was a huge shock! Haaland's 7 goals in debut World Cup is insane. England need to tighten up their defense if they want to stop him in the quarters. Beckham's visit will inspire the lads though! #ThreeLions 🦁
Honestly, while everyone is excited about England vs Norway, I feel for India every time the World Cup comes around. 😔 Our country has so much talent but no proper system. Look at how Norway - a small nation - can produce a Haaland and beat Brazil! Meanwhile
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