Haaland calls World Cup clash with England ‘special’ for Norway
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Erling Haaland expressed excitement over facing England in the World Cup quarter-finals, emphasizing the significance of competing against the country of his birth. Norway has reached this stage after an impressive run, highlighted by Haaland's seven goals in four matches, including a victory against Brazil. This match marks Norway's first World Cup quarter-final appearance in 28 years. Haaland acknowledged England as one of the favorites in the tournament and noted the pressure on them, while reflecting on his personal connections and experiences during the World Cup in the USA.
- •Haaland scores seven goals in four World Cup matches.
- •Norway reached the quarter-finals after defeating Brazil.
- •This is Norway's first World Cup quarter-final in 28 years.
- •Haaland was born in England and plays for Manchester City.
- •England seeks to end a 60-year major tournament win drought.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Norway-England World Cup quarterfinal carries special meaning for both
- 6:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Erling Haaland claims pressure is all on England in quarter-final with Norway
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland relishing 'special' World Cup showdown with England
"Striker says England one of the ‘clear favourites’ to win World Cup Also makes knowing reference to famous ‘Stay humble’ remark Erling Haaland has ramped up the World Cup mind games by saying England are the team under pressure when they face Norway in their quarter-final tie on Saturday. Haaland has enjoyed a sensational tournament, scoring seven times in four games, including twice in Sunday’s last-16 win over Brazil. Norway are flying in their first appearance on this stage since 1998 but, in characteristically mischievous fashion, Haaland insisted expectations should only be directed one way. Continue reading...
"Erling Haaland said facing England, the land of his birth, in the World Cup quarter-finals is extra special as the aims to extend Norway's historic run into the last four."Playing against Brazil was kind of crazy for us Norwegians and to win against Brazil and then go and play England in the quarter-finals in the World Cup in the USA is quite special.
"Norway faces England in a World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium on July 11. Some see this as a battle between the teams' stars: Erling Haaland vs. Harry Kane.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:39 PMNorway-England World Cup quarterfinal carries special meaning for both
Norway faces England in a World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium on July 11. Some see this as a battle between the teams' stars: Erling Haaland vs. Harry Kane.
- The Guardian SportJul 9, 2026, 6:46 PMErling Haaland claims pressure is all on England in quarter-final with Norway
Striker says England one of the ‘clear favourites’ to win World Cup Also makes knowing reference to famous ‘Stay humble’ remark Erling Haaland has ramped up the World Cup mind games by saying England are the team under pressure when they face Norway in their quarter-final tie on Saturday. Haaland has enjoyed a sensational tournament, scoring seven times in four games, including twice in Sunday’s last-16 win over Brazil. Norway are flying in their first appearance on this stage since 1998 but, in characteristically mischievous fashion, Haaland insisted expectations should only be directed one way. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:43 PMHaaland relishing 'special' World Cup showdown with England
Erling Haaland said facing England, the land of his birth, in the World Cup quarter-finals is extra special as the aims to extend Norway's historic run into the last four."Playing against Brazil was kind of crazy for us Norwegians and to win against Brazil and then go and play England in the quarter-finals in the World Cup in the USA is quite special.
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