World Cup 2026: Alexander Sørloth receives threats after England vs Norway match!

11.07.26 AET World Cup

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After losing to England 2-1 and bidding farewell to the 2026 World Cup, following a remarkable tournament presented by Norway with distinguished names in this edition of the tournament, Norway bid farewell to the tournament after losing to its neighbor England in the quarter-finals.

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But things did not go smoothly and normally; rather, matters went beyond the boundaries of the football field, as Atletico Madrid and Norwegian national team striker Alexander Sørloth received a real threat to his personal life.

Alexander Sørloth is going through a tough time!

According to a report from RMCSport, Atlético Madrid striker Alexander Sørloth found himself at the center of a storm after Norway's World Cup quarterfinal defeat to England in 2026. The backlash stemmed from a single decision late in the opening half, when the Norwegian attack broke forward with a clear two-on-one advantage.

With Erling Haaland unmarked and waiting for a simple square ball, Sørloth instead chose to go for goal himself. The attempt failed to trouble the keeper, and the chance evaporated—leaving fans convinced that a pass would have produced a certain equalizer.

Once the final whistle blew, the forward became the target of an online firestorm. Social media platforms were flooded with vitriol, ranging from fierce condemnation to outright abuse, including repulsive death threats. The sheer intensity of the hostility quickly drew concern from across the football world.

While the disappointment of supporters was understandable, a growing number of voices have stepped forward to condemn the personal attacks. The consensus among these critics is clear: no sporting mistake, however costly, can justify threats of violence, and the line between passion and persecution must never be crossed.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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