Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:14pm on 23 Jun 2026,Tuesday Sports
Norway striker Erling Haaland sparked discussion online after his frank comments about facing France at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking after Norway's 3-2 win over Senegal, Haaland said he was not focused on the upcoming match because his team had already reached the knockout stage. He then made a surprising prediction about France. "They'll probably beat us and probably win the whole tournament," Haaland said. The remarks quickly went viral on social media, with fans reacting to his honesty. Norway and France will meet in a match that will decide the Group I winner.
