Haaland hopes City teammates succeed in 2026 World Cup after Norway exit

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Haaland hopes City teammates succeed in 2026 World Cup after Norway exit
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Erling Haaland expressed his hopes for his Manchester City teammates to secure success in the 2026 World Cup, following Norway's quarter-final elimination by England. Haaland's campaign concluded with a dramatic 2-1 defeat after extra time on July 12 in Miami. He noted the pride in Norway's performance and aspirations for future tournaments, emphasizing the achievements made by his national team. The semi-finals feature key fixtures, including Spain versus France and England against Argentina. Haaland's motivation stems from a desire to inspire the next generation of Norwegian players.

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  • Norway exited the World Cup after a 2-1 loss to England.
  • Haaland scored seven goals during the tournament.
  • Semi-finals include Spain against France and England facing Argentina.
  • Haaland aims to inspire future Norwegian players through the team's success.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo SportsHaaland: Now I hope my City team mates go on to win the World Cup
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Erling Haaland says he now hoping one or more of his Manchester City team-mates can go on to win the 2026 World Cup in the wake of Norway’s exit from the tournament. Men's Team England quartet reach...

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