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Norway Falls 2-1; Haaland Exhausted, Ties Debut Goal Record

7/13/2026

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Summary

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Norway lost 2-1 to England in the quarterfinals on July 11, 2026 in Miami.
Coach Ståle Solbakken said Erling Haaland was subbed at halftime since he was “finished,” fatigued, as heat index hit 100 °F.
His YouTube channel reached 3 million subscribers on July 12, 2026.
He tied Grzegorz Lato’s debut record with seven goals in four games, prompting Visa and Canada’s World Cup account to praise his “Viking king” popularity.

History

Historical Context

Brazil’s 3-2 quarter-final victory over the Netherlands on 9 July 1994 secured its fourth World Cup title, later confirmed in a 94,194-spectator final in Pasadena. Hosted by the United States, the 1994 tournament introduced a single-elimination knockout stage that boosted global television revenue, establishing a commercial model that still shapes modern World Cups.

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Story summary

Norway lost 2-1 to England in the quarterfinals on July 11, 2026 in Miami.
Coach Ståle Solbakken said Erling Haaland was subbed at halftime since he was “finished,” fatigued, as heat index hit 100 °F.
His YouTube channel reached 3 million subscribers on July 12, 2026.
He tied Grzegorz Lato’s debut record with seven goals in four games, prompting Visa and Canada’s World Cup account to praise his “Viking king” popularity.

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