Haaland reflects on Norway's World Cup journey after quarter-final exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Erling Haaland expressed pride in Norway's World Cup run after the team's 2-1 loss to England in the quarter-finals on July 11, 2026. This marked Norway's first quarter-final appearance in a World Cup in 28 years, with Haaland scoring seven goals in the tournament. Despite failing to score against England, he emphasized the importance of this experience for inspiring future generations of Norwegian players. Haaland hopes the team's performance will help establish Norway as a significant force in international football moving forward. Norway coach Stale Solbakken noted the struggle with heat and fatigue impacted Haaland's performance, leading to his substitution during extra-time.
- •Norway eliminated Brazil in the Round of 16
- •Haaland did not score against England
- •Norway's quarter-final run is their first in 28 years
- •Haaland scored seven goals in the tournament
- •Coach Solbakken commented on Haaland's fatigue
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
"Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.The Manchester City striker had scored seven times in his four games at a major international tournament to carry Norway to the quarter-finals in their first World Cup for 28 years.
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