Erling Haaland believes Norway’s recent World Cup run has left a lasting legacy for the country, even after their 2-1 quarter-final loss to England on July 11, 2026. While the striker remained scoreless during the match in Miami, his performance throughout the tournament helped propel Norway into the final eight for the first time in nearly three decades.
Haaland, who netted seven goals during the tournament, emphasized the team’s ability to compete on the world stage. He hopes the squad’s achievements will inspire future Norwegian players. Despite being substituted due to fatigue and the extreme heat of Miami Gardens, his contributions, including two goals against Brazil in the round of 16, were pivotal.
The 25-year-old expressed admiration for his former Borussia Dortmund teammate Jude Bellingham, who secured the win for England with two goals. Norway’s manager, Stale Solbakken, defended the decision to pull Haaland from the pitch, noting that the player had exhausted his energy after a grueling tournament schedule.
