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Norway coach expects Haaland's big impact at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:59 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Norway coach expects Haaland's big impact at World Cup

Summary

Norway coach Stale Solbakken anticipates that striker Erling Haaland will play a significant role in their World Cup campaign. Norway, returning to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, will begin their tournament against Iraq on Tuesday in Boston. Haaland, who scored 16 goals during qualifying, has established himself as a top scorer and has 55 goals in 50 caps for Norway. Solbakken emphasized the importance of their opening match, noting its competitive nature within Group I, which includes France and Senegal. He highlighted Haaland's goal-scoring ability and fitness as key factors for their chances.

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By the Numbers

•Norway plays Iraq in their World Cup opener on Tuesday
•Erling Haaland scored 16 goals in qualifying
•Norway last appeared in the World Cup in 1998
•Group I includes France and Senegal
•Solbakken stressed the need to win the opening match

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10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach

What they're saying

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Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years."Hopefully he'll have a very big impact," said the 58-year-old Solbakken, who was in the squad as a midfielder the last time Norway went to the World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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