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Haaland urges Norway to stay realistic after World Cup qualification

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:50 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Haaland urges Norway to stay realistic after World Cup qualification

Summary

Erling Haaland cautioned Norway against overestimating their World Cup prospects following a 3-2 victory over Senegal that secured a place in the knockout stage. After scoring two more goals, Haaland emphasized the team's achievement in qualifying for the tournament for the first time since 1998. Norway's next challenge is a match against 2022 runners-up France in Boston. Despite their strong performance, Haaland stated, 'To win the World Cup, absolutely not,' reflecting a pragmatic outlook.

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By the Numbers

•Norway qualified for the knockout stage with a 3-2 win over Senegal on June 22.
•Haaland scored four goals in total during the tournament so far.
•Norway has only lost one of their past 18 matches.
•Norway's next game is against France on June 26.
•Haaland leads his national team with 59 goals in 52 international matches.

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3:50 AMYahoo Sports — 'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations

What they're saying

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Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last 32 on Monday with a 3-2 win over Senegal.To win the World Cup, absolutely not," said Haaland.
— Yahoo Sports

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