World Cup 2026: Haaland Admits Facing England Will Be 'Really Special'
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- Erling Haaland admitted facing England in the World Cup quarter-finals will be "really special" as he was born in England and plays with English teammates.
- He expressed feeling "a bit uncomfortable" due to the personal connections but is enjoying the tournament, having scored 7 goals.
- Haaland stated England are the clear favorites and wants the pressure to be on them for the upcoming match.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland acknowledged that facing England in the World Cup quarter-finals will be a "really special" occasion, given his English birthplace and his role as a teammate to many English players at Manchester City.
it will be "really special" to face the English team
Haaland confessed to feeling "a bit uncomfortable" about the prospect of playing against his countrymen and club colleagues. Despite this personal tension, he is thoroughly enjoying the tournament, having already netted 7 goals, placing him second only to Lionel Messi in the competition's scoring charts. He highlighted the privilege of playing on such a grand stage with his friends.
Haaland confessed to feeling "a bit uncomfortable"
Reflecting on Norway's unexpected 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16, Haaland described the win as "crazy" and a significant morale booster for his nation, transforming the atmosphere back home. He emphasized that the win was not something they had anticipated.
he stated he is "enjoying it a lot"
Looking ahead to the match against England, Haaland positioned his opponents as the "clear favorites." He expressed a desire for all the pressure to be placed squarely on the English team, suggesting that Norway would play with less expectation.
it was "crazy" for the Norwegians, something that has changed the atmosphere in his country.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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