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Miami [US], July 9 (ANI): Norway head coach Stale Solbakken played down suggestions that his side’s familiarity with Premier League football would provide an edge against England, saying the Three Lions’ biggest stars actually play outside England’s top flight.

Norway take on England in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday (local time), with much of the pre-match focus centred on Premier League stars such as Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, who represent Manchester City and Arsenal respectively.

However, Solbakken pointed out that England’s standout performers at the tournament have been plying their trade in Europe rather than the Premier League. trojkonferencja2024.pl

“I don’t know if it’s favourable. Some of the players have obviously played against many of the English players," Solbakken told reporters, as quoted by Reuters.

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“The two best English players may not be playing in the Premier League. They’re playing in Spain and Germany, so you can also take it that way," he added.

England captain Harry Kane, who now plays for Bayern Munich, has scored six goals at the tournament and remains in contention for the Golden Boot, while Jude Bellingham, starring for Real Madrid, has added four goals, including a brace in England’s dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico.

Norway arrive in Miami riding high after knocking out five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 16 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. While Solbakken admitted the result had lifted the squad’s confidence, he warned that past performances would count for little once the match begins.

“I think it gave (us) more confidence, but I think that… Every game lives its own life," he said, as per Reuters.

“I don’t think that any other team we have met so far in this World Cup has underestimated us. Every team does their analysis, a lot of analysis, so there are no secrets. That goes for this game as well," he said.

The Norwegian coach also dismissed concerns over the fitness of his squad after reports earlier in the week suggested illness had affected the camp.

“It’s right that Odegaard was sick. It’s his uncle (Thomas) who is a physio; he is sick. It’s not Martin," Solbakken clarified.

“So everything is fine, every player is fine. There’s no sickness among the players. There’s been one or two in the staff," the Norwegian head coach said.

Solbakken reserved special praise for Haaland, who has scored seven goals at the tournament–one behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race–and highlighted the striker’s influence beyond his goals.

“He’s one of the boys. He has been together with these boys from under-16, 17 and 18," Solbakken said.

“Many of them have been together their whole life, so they’re really enjoying this journey as well," he added.

The coach also praised Odegaard’s leadership, suggesting the Arsenal skipper shoulders even greater responsibility with the national team.

“He perhaps has a little bit more free role in our team," Solbakken explained.

“Maybe when he plays with Arsenal, he has equal players with the same experience with Declan Rice and (Martin) Zubimendi. They can share it a little bit. Obviously, we maybe put a little bit more on his shoulders," he said.

“Together with Erling, he has been one of our best players for the long term and a great captain, also when times were a little bit tougher than it is now," Solbakken concluded.

The winner of Saturday’s clash will book a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. (ANI)

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The highly anticipated PUBG Mobile 4.5 update is finally here, bringing one of the game’s biggest crossovers ever with the Naruto Shippuden collaboration. The new “Ninjas Assemble” themed mode allows players to step into the ninja world across Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok, bringing iconic abilities like the Rasengan, Chidori, and Shadow Clones into the battleground. Alongside the anime action, the update features a Ferrari collaboration, major additions to World of Wonder, and Chapter 33 of Metro Royale with the Nine-Tails Challenge. Check out the PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update Download Date and time below.

PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update Download Date and Time

The PUBG Mobile Version 4.5 update began its gradual rollout on July 8, 2026, and is scheduled to be fully available globally across all platforms by July 9, 2026, at 11:00 (UTC+0).

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How to Download PUBG Mobile Next 4.5 Update for Android

Ensure your device has at least 3 GB of free storage before starting, as the update requires both the base app and additional in-game resource packs.

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Tap the search bar at the top and type PUBG Mobile.
3. Select the official game from the search results.
4. Tap the Update button. (If it still says “Play,” the update hasn’t rolled out to your specific device yet — check back in a few hours).
5. Once the download finishes, launch the game and wait for the in-game resource files (approx. 1.5 GB to 2 GB) to install.

How to Download PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update for iOS

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1. Open the App Store on your iOS device.
2. Tap the Search icon at the bottom right and type PUBG Mobile.
3. Locate the official game and tap the Update button next to it.
4. If the update isn’t showing, tap your profile icon at the top right of the App Store and swipe down to refresh your pending updates list.
5. After installing, open the game to finish downloading the required in-game patch files before dropping into the new themed modes.

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France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal: Two-time World Cup champions France will be aiming to qualify for the semifinals for the third successive edition as they face last edition’s surprise semifinalists Morocco in the first quarterfinal match of FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Gillette Stadium in Boston on Thursday. Led by prolific Kylian Mbappe, France are the joint leading goal-scorers in 2026 edition with Argentina as they have notched up 14 goals so far.

Mbappe himself will be looking to resume his race with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland of Norway in the Golden Boot race. The French skipper is currently on second place in the standings with 7 goals and 2 assists, having won the crown in the 2022 edition en route to guiding his team to final in Qatar.

If France manage to beat Morocco on Thursday, they will become only the third nation after Germany (4 from 2002-2014 and 3 from 1982-1990) and Brazil (3 from 1994-2002) to reach three successive World Cup semifinals.

Morocco, the 2022 World Cup semifinalist will miss the services of their in-form striker Ismael Saibari due to hamstring injury. “He’s not ready but I hope it’s not the end of the tournament for him,” head coach Mohamed Ouahbi told reporters, as per Reuters.

The PSV Eindhoven striker has been one of Morocco’s top performers at the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring in all three group-stage matches before converting the decisive penalty in the shootout win over the Netherlands in the Round of 32 clash.

The 2022 World Cup semifinal in Qatar between France and Morocco was the first time that the two sides had met in the World Cup. Four years back, goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani ended Morocco’s remarkable run in the tournament.

France have been unbeaten in four other meeting against Morocco apart from the World Cup semifinal. The Frenchmen have won three times and two games have ended in draws.

Here are all the details about France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match…

When will France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match take place?

The France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match will take place on Thursday, July 9 (Friday in India time).

What time will France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match kick off?

The France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match will kick off at 130am IST.

Where will France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match take place?

The France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match will take place at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

How can I watch France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match LIVE on TV in India?

The France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match will available LIVE on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India. Multiple group-stage matches that will take place simultaneously will be aired across the four channels with English and Hindi feeds.

How can I watch France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match live streaming in India?

The France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match will be available for live streaming on Zee5 website and app.

France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal match Squads

France: Brice Samba, Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konaté, William Saliba, Théo Hernández, Lucas Hernández, Maxence Lacroix, Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Michael Olise, N’Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, Ousmane Dembélé, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta

Morocco: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti, Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Marwane Saadane, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Youssef Belammari, Redouane Halhal, Anass Salah-Eddine, Sofyan Amrabat, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Díaz, Ismael Saibari, Samir El Mourabet, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Chemsdine Talbi, Soufiane Rahimi, Gessime Yassine, Amine Sbaï, Ayoub El Kaabi, Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab