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'Clear favourites': Haaland puts pressure on England ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Erling Haaland has said all the pressure should be on England in their World Cup quarter-final with Norway, dubbing them the 'clear' favourites.

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Why Arsenal, Tottenham & Newcastle are ready to battle it out for Norway sensation Nusa

After an absolutely stunning qualifying campaign and a successful path negotiated to the World Cup quarter-finals, some of the focus has turned to Norway, and what they have to offer as the tournament gets down to the final stages.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kirkland hails England's win vs Mexico but says Haaland could 'destroy' them

Chris Kirkland believes "everything fell into place" for England in their sensational World Cup last-16 win over Mexico, but now warns an Erling Haaland-led Norway pose a new and different threat.

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England's Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup quarter-final

England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Saturday.

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Norway coach dubs Kane and Bellingham England's best players, says his squad is fully fit

Norway coach Stale Solbakken dismissed suggestions that having Premier League-based players gives his team an advantage against ⁠England in their World Cup quarter-final, cheekily pointing out that their opponents' two star performers actually play elsewhere.

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Rice, Guehi & James training separately to rest of England squad ahead of Norway clash

Declan ⁠Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James did not train with ‌the rest of the England World ‌Cup squad on Wednesday ‌and instead followed individual programmes, the ‌team said.

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Odegaard admits facing Arsenal teammate Rice will be a 'big test' in Norway's game vs England

Norway captain Martin Odegaard is keeping the banter with his Arsenal teammates to ⁠a minimum as his side prepare to face England in a World Cup quarter-final showdown that will pit club friends against each ‌other on football's biggest stage.

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Poor cleaning, mold and noise force Norway to change hotel ahead of England showdown

The Norwegian national team has abruptly changed hotels ahead of their World Cup quarter-final match against England after players complained about poorly cleaned rooms and disruption from an adjacent building site. .

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Norway coach Solbakken full of praise for special Haaland as England World Cup contest looms

Norway coach Stale Solbakken has said Erling ⁠Haaland is one of a kind as his side gears up for a ‌World Cup quarter-final showdown with England on Saturday that ‌will see the giant striker go up ‌against defenders he meets regularly in the Premier ‌League.

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England hero Jude Bellingham says they 'shouldn't fear anyone' ahead of Norway contest

Jude Bellingham said England should have no fear in facing some of the world's greatest sides after beating Mexico at the Azteca stadium on Sunday.

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Brazil FA confirm Carlo Ancelotti to continue as head coach despite World Cup failure

Brazilian FA (CBF) football director Rodrigo Caetano said Carlo Ancelotti would remain in charge through the ⁠2030 World Cup cycle after Brazil's 2-1 defeat by Norway in the last 16 on Sunday extended the five-time champions' wait for a sixth title to ‌at least 28 years.

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‘I don’t drink alcohol’: Nicolas Jackson clears air on allegations after Senegal exit World Cup

Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson has come out to dismiss allegations that he had sneaked out of camp to a dance and returned drunk the night before the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Norway and the Lions of Teranga.

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'The start of a new adventure': Ancelotti insists he's going nowhere

Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another World Cup, but his mission ended in a painful defeat to Norway on Sunday as the Selecao's woes at the tournament went on.

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World Cup highlights: Haaland sends Brazil packing and England advances in thriller

Sunday marked the second day of the World Cup round of 16. After Morocco and France advanced on Saturday, the following day saw Norway and England secure their spots, eliminating Brazil and Mexico, respectively.

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Orjan Nyland believes penalty save inspired Norway side in victory over Brazil

Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.

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Brazil searching for more quality midfielders, says Ancelotti

Brazil created opportunities but could not risk applying too much ⁠pressure, said coach Carlo Ancelotti after his team lost 2-1 to Norway in a shock World Cup last-16 ‌exit on Sunday.

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'It's a great summer to be a Norway fan': Solbakken

Norway coach Stale Solbakken paid tribute to his squad after an energy-sapping, nerve-jangling 2-1 win over ⁠Brazil on Sunday that sent them into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time where they will face co-hosts Mexico or England.

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Haaland double sees Norway stun Brazil and reach World Cup quarters for first time

Erling Haaland’s brace sensationally dumped Brazil out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a 2-1 last-16 victory for Norway in New Jersey, securing their progress to a first-ever quarter-final at the tournament.

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Egil Olsen: The controversial Marxist who masterminded Norway's last win over Brazil

28 years after their famous win over Brazil, Norway are again ready to do battle with the five-time world champions, bringing back memories of that glorious day in Marseille, when one of the most controversial figures in modern football led the Scandinavians to their greatest victory in history.

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World Cup LIVE: 10-man England defeat Mexico to book a quarter-final with Norway

The last-16 action continues today at the FIFA World Cup, with co-hosts Mexico taking on England after South American heavyweights Brazil face a tricky test against Norway. As always, keep track of all the key moments from today's two games with our live blog!

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Haaland and Gabriel to renew rivalry as Norway and Brazil meet in World Cup last 16

Norway striker Erling Haaland will come face-to-face with his Premier League rival Gabriel when they take on Brazil for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in New Jersey on Sunday.

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Carlo Ancelotti claims stopping Norwegian star is no mystery for Brazilian side

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on how to contain Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway.

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Why Danes and Swedes would love to see Brazil put Norway's World Cup hysteria to an end

While Erling Braut Haaland and Norway's performances at the World Cup as well as the synchronised Viking rowing chant seem to have taken the world by storm, the frustration and envy over Norway's new reputation as a growing football power is reaching new levels in Denmark and Sweden, where fans hope that Brazil will put the World Cup hysteria to an end.

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'Pressure is on them': Norway's 1998 World Cup hero predicts another shock against Brazil

Brazil, not Norway, will carry the heavier burden when the two sides meet in Sunday’s World Cup Round ⁠of 16, according to Kjetil Rekdal, whose late penalty sealed one of the greatest wins in Norwegian sporting history against the then four-time champions in 1998.