'We Put Norway on the Map', Says Haaland After World Cup Exit
Haaland said Norway’s run showed young players they can reach the world stage after the team scored seven goals in five games.
- On Saturday, England defeated Norway 2-1 in Miami during the World Cup quarter-finals after extra-time, ending the Scandinavian nation's run and marking the first time Erling Haaland failed to score in 15 competitive international games.
- Norway reached the quarter-finals in their first World Cup for 28 years, a historic run featuring an elimination of Brazil in the last 16 where Haaland scored twice to knock out the five-time winners.
- Struggling with searing heat and fatigue in Miami, Haaland was substituted during extra-time; manager Stale Solbakken noted the striker had exhausted his energy after scoring seven goals in five tournament matches.
- Praising former teammate Jude Bellingham, who scored twice to secure England's victory, Haaland said, "It's just praise for Jude, I think he's unbelievable. England is lucky because everybody would want a Jude in the team."
- The 25-year-old said Norway's World Cup success inspires young people back home, expressing hope the nation can build on this performance to become a football powerhouse in the coming years.
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Reflecting on Norway's exit from the World Cup, Erling Haaland described the experience as transformative. He felt an overwhelming pride in representing his country at such a prestigious level. Although the team faced a quarter-final loss, their journey marked a historic milestone. Haaland also distinguished himself, securing the top scorer title for Norway with an impressive tally of seven goals.
(Abu Dhabi) Erling Haaland left the 2026 World Cup with the disappointment of their elimination against England, but he remained proud after the historic tournament that brought Norway back into the global spotlight, affirming that the past forty days had been "the best journey" of his life. Norway lost to England 2-1 after extra time in the quarter-finals, ending an extraordinary adventure in which the Manchester City striker led his national t…
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Erling Haaland has described the emotions of an extraordinary period for the Norwegian national team, saying that the recent World Cup experience has had a huge impact not only on him personally, but also on the entire country. The Manchester City striker was Norway's main figure at the tournament, leading the Scandinavian team to a historic performance and restoring enthusiasm for football in his country. Haaland, who has been considered one of…
World Cup: 'I want them to do well' - Haaland names choice for trophy after Norway's exit
Norway striker, Erling Haaland, has identified the team he is supporting to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy, following his country’s elimination. The striker played for the Vikings as they faced a 2-1 defeat against England in the quarter-finals of the competition. After the match against England in Miami, Haaland addressed journalists and was […] World Cup: ‘I want them to do well’ – Haaland names choice for trophy after Norway’s exit
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