Haaland watches Stanley Cup game before World Cup debut with Norway

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Haaland watches Stanley Cup game before World Cup debut with Norway
Summary

Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates attended a Stanley Cup playoff game in Raleigh on June 12. They supported the Carolina Hurricanes as they faced the Vegas Golden Knights in game five, where the Hurricanes secured a 4-2 win, taking a 3-2 series lead. Haaland, who is set to make his World Cup debut against Iraq on June 16, was seen enjoying the atmosphere in a Hurricanes jersey. Norway is at their first World Cup since 1998 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, during the tournament. After facing Iraq, they will play Senegal on June 23 and France on June 26.

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  • Haaland attended a Stanley Cup playoff game in Raleigh.
  • Carolina Hurricanes lead Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in the series.
  • Norway plays Iraq in their World Cup opener on June 16.
  • Norway's last major tournament was Euro 2000.
  • Team is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, during the World Cup.
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  • 7:40 AMYahoo SportsHaaland takes in ice hockey before World Cup debut
  • 7:40 AMBBC SportHaaland takes in ice hockey before World Cup debut
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Erling Haaland swaps the football pitch for the ice rink as he and his Norway team-mates watch the Stanley Cup.

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Erling Haaland swaps the football pitch for the ice rink as he and his Norway team-mates watch the Stanley Cup.

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