Norway's Erling Haaland (9) sits on the bench during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Norway and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway’s World Cup run ends
Jul 11, 2026 | 5:02 PM
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway’s run in the World Cup ended as well.
The Vikings’ biggest star didn’t shine Saturday.
Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team’s quarterfinal against England and — perhaps because of the strain of dealing with hot and humid conditions in South Florida — was taken out with Norway’s hopes hanging in the balance going into the final 15 minutes of extra time.
The final score: England 2, Norway 1. Haaland was kept off the scoresheet for the first time in this World Cup; he had scored six times in his four appearances going into Saturday.
