Norway, Haaland and World Cup
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Captain Erling Haaland helped Norway celebrate their 4-1 victory over Estonia on Thursday by picking up a huge order of dozens of cheeseburgers for the squad, British media reported.Haaland's composed halftime talk helped spark the win,
Captain Erling Haaland 's composed half-time talk sparked Norway 's dramatic 4-1 victory over Estonia on Thursday, propelling the squad to the brink of their first World Cup qualification since 1998.
Erling Haaland, Norway's captain, led the team to a 4-1 victory over Estonia, inspiring his teammates with a composed halftime talk. Post-win, he treated the squad to cheeseburgers. This victory brings Norway close to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Erling Haaland celebrated firing Norway to the brink of 2026 World Cup qualification by making a huge order of cheeseburgers. During the injury-enforced absence of Martin Odegaard, Manchester City striker Haaland is currently captain of his country.
Norway's 4-1 win over Estonia that all but guarantees a 2026 World Cup spot after a long absence from the finals has prompted wild celebrations and an avalanche of confidence in the country, with a former coach saying they could even make the final.
Norway all but qualify for a first World Cup in almost 30 years as doubles from Erling Haaland and Alexander Sorloth seal a comfortable win against Estonia.
Norway are almost certainly headed to the 2026 World Cup after overcoming a stubborn Estonia side on Thursday.
ERLING HAALAND delivered for Norway again – collecting their burgers after bagging a brace to seal their World Cup spot. The mighty Manchester City striker took his tally for club and
Captain Erling Haaland's composed halftime talk helped spark Norway's 4-1 victory over Estonia on Thursday, midfielder Morten Thorsby said after the win, which left the squad on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
In the first 45 minutes, Estonia holds up against Norway: 0-0 at halftime despite a clear dominance by Haaland's team and his companions. The match has a clear master: 70% possession and 13 shots but only 2 on target, one by Sorloth in the 27th minute and another by Haaland towards the end.