Haaland shares World Cup training photos ahead of England clash

Norway's star forward Erling Haaland gave fans a look at his team's preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against England. Haaland posted pictures from a training session on social media, captioning them "Quarter-final prep."

Haaland's performance in the tournament has been exceptional. He has scored seven goals, including a brace in the match against Brazil, tying the record for the most goals by a player in their debut World Cup since 1974. His scoring efficiency is remarkable, with a goal every 14 touches and a 39% conversion rate from 18 shots. This finishing efficiency is the best seen in a single World Cup in over 60 years for players with 15 or more shots.

The Norwegian team secured their spot in the quarter-finals by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in a major upset. Haaland's two goals were instrumental in this famous victory, which sets up a highly anticipated match against England. England also advanced after a dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice despite the team playing with 10 men.

Historically, England has had mixed results against Norway, winning only two of their last seven encounters. Norway's last victory over England was a 2-1 win in a 1981 World Cup qualifier.

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Quarter-final prep