SportFootballWayne RooneyFormer Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has honoured his pledge after Erling Haaland called out the Three Lions icon at the World CupBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist and Scott Hunt Press Association11:41, 18 Jul 2026Updated 11:41, 18 Jul 2026Wayne Rooney has kept his promise after Norway's run to the World Cup quarter‑finals, rowing down the Hudson River in New York. The Three Lions and Manchester United icon had famously bet that Norway would not make it past Brazil in the round of 16.‌He said at the time: "If Norway get to the quarter-finals, I’ll go in the River Mersey and row down it." Haaland's nation did exactly that, with two goals from the Manchester City star sending Norway through - beating Brazil 2‑1 to reach the quarter‑finals for the first time in their history‌Haaland didn't let Rooney's promise slide, saying: "I’m looking forward to seeing Wayne, Wayney boy. I’m looking forward to seeing Wayne Rooney rowing down in Liverpool. That’s all I want to see now. Wayne Rooney, I expect you to go out on a rowing trip."‌JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageRooney, joined by fellow pundits Micah Richards and Joe Hart, grabbed a pair of oars and climbed into a rowing boat on the Hudson River. "Erling, as promised, here we are doing our row down the Hudson River," Rooney said to the BBC as the boat was prepared.Rooney also joked as the trio rowed: "I think I've pulled my thigh!," before Hart quipped: "We should race the Norwegian team."‌Rooney added: "I loved it. The fans were brilliant. So we've done it out of respect for the fans.‌"I hope you enjoyed it [Haaland]. I have seen a video of you dancing in Marbella... Enjoy it."Norway's supporters produced some of the tournament's most iconic moments at the 2026 competition with their 'Viking row' celebration, prompting the former Manchester United and England forward to vow he would take to Liverpool's River Mersey if they knocked out Brazil in the last 16.England eventually saw off Norway in extra‑time after a 1‑1 draw in normal time, with Jude Bellingham scoring the decisive goal. Thomas Tuchel's side were then unable to overcome Argentina in the semi‑finals and will now compete for a third‑place finish.Article continues belowThe 'bronze‑medal' match against France will take place on Saturday, July 18 at 10pm, while Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to kick off at 8pm.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Content cannot be displayed without consentChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌BBC SportJoe HartMicah RichardsWayne RooneyEngland football teamWorld Cup 2026