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Erling Haaland Backs England After Norway's World Cup Heartbreak

Haaland reflects on Norway’s exit and backs England with Manchester City ties

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Erling Haaland Backs England After Norway's World Cup Heartbreak

Erling Haaland endured a crushing extra-time defeat as England beat Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. The Whites-born striker watched on from the sidelines as England booked their spot in the semi-finals for a sixth time in the nation’s history. In an exclusive with Metro (metro.co.uk), the prolific striker admits he will be cheering on the Three Lions due to his strong ties to England and his connection with those at Manchester City who he knows on and off the pitch. Here are 11 things we learned from Erling Haaland's post-match reflections and Norway's historic World Cup exit.
 

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