Overview
- Norway were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 extra‑time loss to England in Miami, a match that included a late equaliser and a stoppage‑time winner for England.
- Erling Haaland finished the tournament as a breakout star with seven goals and posted an emotional social‑media farewell to the U.S. after being substituted in extra time because he was exhausted and suffering a 'dead leg.'
- Haaland returned to Oslo on Monday carrying a novelty taxidermied raccoon that went viral, and the squad received a mass welcome at the Royal Palace followed by the viral 'Viking Row' celebration in the city.
- Alexander Sorloth and his partner reported severe online threats after Sorloth chose to shoot rather than pass to Haaland on a key counterattack, and Sorloth has publicly explained he thought the pass would be blocked.
- Public debate continues over the quarterfinal sequence that led to England's equaliser, with Norwegian staff alleging interference from an overhead spidercam while some reviews, including footage cited by officials, have found no contact; the dispute has intensified scrutiny of broadcast technology and raised questions about player welfare online.