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Sørloth faces online abuse after Norway's World Cup exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:06 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Sørloth faces online abuse after Norway's World Cup exit

Summary

Norway forward Alexander Sørloth has received online abuse following the team's quarter-final elimination from the FIFA World Cup by England on July 12 in Miami. His partner, Lena Selnes, shared some of the concerning comments on Instagram, which included threats and derogatory remarks linked to Sørloth's performance. The abuse seems to stem from a moment when he failed to pass to a better-positioned teammate, Erling Haaland, while Norway was leading 1-0. Selnes emphasized the negativity that surrounds the sport, questioning the extent to which such comments should be highlighted.

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By the Numbers

•Norway lost to England in the World Cup quarter-finals.
•Sørloth's missed opportunity led to significant backlash online.
•Selnes posted abusive comments on Instagram for awareness.
•The incident reflects ongoing challenges athletes face regarding mental health.

Latest Updates

10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Partner: Norway's Sørloth suffers online abuse after World Cup exit

What they're saying

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Norway forward Alexander Sørloth has been the subject of online abuse after the team's World Cup quarter-final exit against England at the World Cuo. Sørloth's partner, Lena Selnes, posted some of of the abusive comments that reached them after Saturday's match in Miami on her Instagram account.
— Yahoo Sports

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