Erling Haaland expressed pride in Norway’s remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign despite a heartbreaking 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarterfinals. The Manchester City striker said Norway had “put Norway on the map” with its historic run to the last eight and backed England to go on and win the tournament. Jude Bellingham’s extra-time winner ended Norway’s dream, but Haaland praised his teammates for exceeding expectations on football’s biggest stage.