MIAMI, USA: Erling Haaland said facing England, the land of his birth, in the World Cup quarter-finals was extra special as he aims to extend Norway’s historic run into the last four. In his first major international tournament the Manchester City striker has propelled his country to the last eight by scoring seven times in four appearances, including a memorable double to beat Brazil in the last 16.

Ståle Solbakken’s side have played with smiles on their faces at this World Cup – and none more so than the talismanic striker

World Cup 2026 Norway face England in Miami in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final, with Erling Haaland chasing more history against the Three Lions.