Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14am on 13 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
Erling Haaland described Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey as a life-changing experience after their historic campaign ended with a 2-1 extra-time quarter-final defeat to England. The striker said representing Norway on football's biggest stage filled him with immense pride, adding that the tournament changed him personally while strengthening unity and positivity back home. Norway, playing their first World Cup since 1998, reached the quarter-finals for the first time in history before England sealed victory to set up a semi-final against Argentina. Despite the heartbreaking exit, Haaland enjoyed a remarkable tournament, scoring in every group-stage match and both knockout rounds to finish as Norway's top scorer with seven goals.
