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Haaland's father discusses son's future amid World Cup matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:09 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Haaland's father discusses son's future amid World Cup matchup

Summary

Ahead of Norway’s match against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on July 6, Alfie Haaland addressed speculation regarding his son Erling Haaland’s potential future at Real Madrid. While emphasizing that Erling is happy at Manchester City and has a long contract, Alfie acknowledged that many players aspire to join Real Madrid. He also noted that opportunities in football are unpredictable, suggesting that a move could be possible in the future. Erling played a crucial role in leading Norway to a 2-1 victory over Brazil by scoring both goals in the match.

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Key Details

•Alfie Haaland talks to DAZN before Norway vs. Brazil match.
•Erling Haaland scored two goals to upset Brazil 2-1.
•He remains under contract with Manchester City.
•Opportunities in football can arise unexpectedly.

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6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Haaland’s father: “Everybody wants to play for Real Madrid”

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Erling Haaland’s father Alfie Haaland talked to DAZN ahead of Norway’s match against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 16 and was asked about his son’s chances of ever playing for Real Madrid. “I don’t wanna talk much about elections at other clubs. He’s happy at City, he’s got a long contract… but […]
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