Haaland: "Norway has entered a new era"

11.07.26 AET World Cup

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Norway came agonizingly close to a sensational achievement. In their first-ever World Cup quarter-final, the Nordic side were knocked out by England after a 2-1 defeat in extra time.

Despite the heartbreak, Erling Haaland chooses to focus on the positives. For the Norwegian striker, this campaign marked a turning point for his country:

It's incredible. The performance is one thing, beating Brazil is another, but above all, we've put Norway on the map. Norway has entered a new era during this World Cup.

Haaland hopes this generation will inspire young Norwegian players and help the country firmly establish itself among football's elite nations. After six intense weeks with the national team, Haaland will now take some time to rest. But he will always remember a World Cup that, in his words, changed the course of Norwegian football history.

Aliou Toundé |

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