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Stale Solbakken hails 'powerful' Erling Haaland for leading by example ahead of next match

Norway coach Stale Solbakken hailed the leadership of "powerhouse" Erling Haaland as he prepares his team to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday.

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Mbappe and Haaland preparing to help fire France and Norway to the top of Group I

Friday sees a battle between France and Norway that will ensure that the two hottest strikers in Europe, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, get the chance to fire their nations to the top of Group I.

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World Cup highlights: Messi keeps making history ahead of Mbappe and Haaland

The race for the top scorer title continued with matches from Groups I and J. Lionel Messi overtook Miroslav Klose, while Kylian Mbappé caught up with him… will he do even better against a certain Erling Haaland in a few days?

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Norway head coach Solbakken says Senegal win down to 'on fire' Haaland

Norway coach Stale Solbakken paid tribute to Erling Haaland after the striker netted ⁠his second double of the World Cup in a 3-2 Group I victory over Senegal on Monda to fire his side into ‌the last 32, saying Norway would do all they could to help him win ‌the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.

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Haaland wants to enjoy success as Norway quailfy for World Cup knockouts

Erling Haaland is not interested in dressing Norway up as World Cup conquerors ⁠just yet. After scoring twice for the second successive match as they beat Senegal 3-2 to progress on Monday, the striker's ‌message was simple: enjoy it while it lasts.

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Haaland scores twice as Norway hold off Senegal to book spot in knockouts

Norway have won two matches at a major tournament for the first time after easing to a 3-2 victory against Senegal, booking their spot in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Senegal’s Moussa Niakhate reveals strategy to limit Erling Haaland’s influence for Norway

Senegal defender Moussa Niakhate had revealed that stopping forward Erling Haaland will be key for the West Africans to beat Norway in their second fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Monday.

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Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener

With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.

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World Cup highlights: The never ageing Messi responds to Haaland and Mbappe

He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City last night. More importantly, he matched a certain Miroslav Klose just hours after Kylian Mbappé’s brace against Senegal.

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Confident Haaland closing in on record after getting World Cup campaign off to great start

Norwegian international super striker Erling Braut Haaland equalled Kjetil Rekdal's record as Norway's all-time top scorer in World Cup history when he scored twice to help the Scandinavians on their way to a 4-1 win against Iraq in their first game of the 2026 World Cup. Now he wants the record for himself.

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Solbakken to give Norway players two days off after big win over Iraq

Norway manager Stale Solbakken said his players can now enjoy a well-deserved ⁠rest after beginning their long-awaited World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday in Foxborough, where Erling ‌Haaland netted twice.

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Haaland announes himself at World Cup with brace as Norway see off Iraq

Erling Haaland bagged a brace on his FIFA World Cup (WC) debut, as Norway beat a dogged Iraqi side 4-1 in Group I at the Gillette Stadium to record their largest ever win at the finals.

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EXCLUSIVE: Henning Berg on Norway's World Cup hopes, Haaland & Man Utd memories

Former Norway international Henning Berg is preparing for a World Cup that, for the first time in a generation, arrives with genuine expectation rather than relief. The ex-Blackburn and Manchester United defender, now in charge of Omonia in Cyprus, sat down with Flashscore to talk Erling Haaland, his Premier League title-winning days, life under Sir Alex Ferguson and a coaching journey that has run from Glasgow to Warsaw to Nicosia.

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Haaland set to make 'very big impact' on Norway's World Cup return, says Solbakken

Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hussein Ali on Iraq's World Cup return, facing Mbappe and his roots in Sweden

Hussein Ali is part of the young generation that has ended Iraq's 40-year absence from the World Cup, and he intends to make it count. The Sweden-raised right-back, now impressing in Poland's Ekstraklasa with Pogon Szczecin, sat down with Flashscore to discuss a brutal group alongside France, Norway and Senegal, the challenge of facing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, and his decision to represent Iraq.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he was a better striker than Haaland: 'He needs to do a lot more'

Former Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he was a better striker than Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland who will try to steer Norway to glory at the World Cup

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Haaland and Norwegian coach Solbakken attended Stanley Cup final: 'Insane atmosphere'

A number of the Norwegian national team players along with coach Stale Solbakken, were in attendance when Carolina Hurricanes took yet another step towards winning the Stanley Cup trophy against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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300kg of Norwegian fish is to make all the difference for Haaland in the "Group of Death"

A sizeable shipment of traditional food is supposed to make all the difference for the Norwegian squad in their final preparations for the World Cup.

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Haaland and Odegaard warned to look out for dangerous snakes close to Norwegian camp

Erling Braut Haaland, Martin Odegaard, and the rest of the Norwegian squad have been asked to look out for dangerous snakes when they relax playing golf close to the Grandover Resort & Spa, where the Norwegians are based during their stay in Greensboro for the World Cup.

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Arsenal dominate PFA Player of the Year award shortlist alongside Haaland and Fernandes

The Professional Footballers’ Association’s Men’s Player of the Year award have been revealed.

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Manchester City considering legal action after Real Madrid candidate's Erling Haaland claim

Manchester City are considering legal action after Real ⁠Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would sign the Premier League club's Norway striker Erling Haaland ‌if elected.

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Presidential candidate Riquelme promises to sign Haaland and Rodri for Real if elected

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said on Wednesday he would sign Manchester City pair the striker Erling Haaland and midfielder Rodri, if he wins the club’s election on Sunday.

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Goal-hungry Erling Haaland to finally take centre stage at World Cup with Norway

Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage.

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Man City's Erling Haaland claims Premier League Golden Boot for third time

Erling Haaland won a third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City on Sunday despite not featuring in Pep Guardiola's farewell at the Etihad.