Haaland called on the British press to put pressure on the player before the match
Erling Haaland has made an appeal to the British press to put pressure on the England team's players before the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
Haaland called on the British press to put pressure on the players before the match
Erling Haaland had a special message for the British press ahead of Norway's quarter-final match against England at the 2026 World Cup. The match takes place this coming Saturday, and Haaland, Manchester City's star player, has frankly said that England are one of the top contenders for the championship."I think there are a few clear candidates in this tournament. And England are one of them," Haaland opened his conversation with the press. Even though Norway is currently ranked 31st in the FIFA rankings, Haaland still feels confident and believes that his team can create a surprise.
Haaland called on British reporters to put pressure on their team's players. "I think you should put pressure on the English players. They need to have confidence to get through this match," he said with a smile on his face. He also emphasized that England, ranked fourth in the world, needed to win against Norway, a team they considered stronger.
"You should trust that they will go further in this tournament, that's clear. Honestly, the fact that I'm in the quarter-finals of the World Cup with Norway is quite a surprise to me," Haaland shared.
Sharing about the match with Brazil in the 1/8 round, Haaland said: "Playing with Brazil was a very special experience for us, the Norwegians. And now, to face England in the quarter-finals in the US is a very special thing. If you look at all the images from Norway, this is really unusual for this country."
The quarter-final match between Norway and England will attract great attention from both fans and media. Haaland has created an atmosphere of expectation ahead of this important match, and fans will look forward to an impressive performance from both teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the quarter-final match between Norway and England?
The quarter-final match between Norway and England will take place next Saturday.
Who is Manchester City's star player in this match?
Manchester City's star player in this match is Erling Haaland.
Where is Norway currently ranked in the FIFA rankings?
Norway is currently ranked 31st in the FIFA rankings.
What does Haaland think about the England team?
Haaland believes that the England team is one of the top candidates for the championship.
What did Haaland call for from the British press?
Haaland called on the British press to put pressure on their team's players.
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