Quiz: Name every team England have played in a World Cup quarter-final

Norway will be the 11th team England will have faced in a World Cup quarter-final - so can you name the other 10?

World Cup quarter-finals are where legends are made and dreams are shattered. For England, these matches have often defined their tournament journeys. With the Lionesses set to face Norway in the 2023 Women's World Cup quarter-final, it will be the 11th time England (men's and women's) have faced a different opponent at this stage. Can you name the other 10? Let's start with the men's team. England's first World Cup quarter-final was in 1954 against Uruguay, a 2-4 defeat. In 1966, they beat Argentina 1-0 en route to winning the trophy. Four years later, they lost 2-3 to West Germany. In 1982, a second group stage effectively served as a quarter-final, with England drawing 0-0 with West Germany but advancing. 1986 brought the infamous 'Hand of God' as Argentina defeated England 2-1. 1990 saw a thrilling 3-2 win over Cameroon. 2002 ended with a 1-2 loss to Brazil. 2006 saw a penalty shootout defeat to Portugal. 2018 brought a 2-0 victory over Sweden. And in 2022, France edged England 2-1. For the women's team, England's first World Cup quarter-final was in 2015 against Canada, a 2-1 win. In 2019, they faced Norway and won 3-0. Now in 2023, they meet Norway again, making Norway the only team England have faced twice at this stage (once in men's? No, men's never faced Norway in a quarter-final; this is women's only). So the list of unique opponents includes: Uruguay, Argentina, West Germany, Cameroon, Brazil, Portugal, Sweden, France, Canada, and Norway (women's). That's 10 teams, with Norway being the 11th overall but the second meeting with Norway in women's. This quiz challenges your knowledge of England's World Cup history. From the heartbreak of 1986 to the glory of 1966, each opponent tells a story. Can you recall them all without peeking? Test yourself and see if you're a true England fan. Remember, the answer includes both men's and women's teams. The 10 teams are: Uruguay, Argentina, West Germany, Cameroon, Brazil, Portugal, Sweden, France, Canada, and Norway (women's). Good luck!

Quiz: Name every team England have played in a World Cup quarter-final

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