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Norway star Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a bizarre souvenir

Manchester City forward returned to Norway, proudly holding a quintessentially American taxidermied statue

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Forget "Hand of God" is this football's "Camera of God"? Why a cable-suspended camera is being blamed by Norway for its World Cup defeat

England’s World Cup Quarter-Final clash with Norway marred by controversy, but data suggests that cable-suspended camera wasn’t to blame

Digital Camera World · Jul 13

56 Hilarious World Cup Memes That Perfectly Represent The Chaos That’s Been Happening

The FIFA World Cup has turned social media into a stadium of its own. Missed penalties, red cards, over-the-top celebrations, hydration breaks, and of course, Erling Haaland charging like a Viking have all become fodder for some of the funniest memes out there. Here are a few you can laugh…

Bored Panda · Jul 13

Sorloth and Haaland at the Center of Norway's 2026 World Cup Exit: The Pass That Never Came

Norway's surprise World Cup run ended in heartbreak as a missed pass from Alexander Sorloth to an unmarked Erling Haaland became the defining moment of their 2-1 extra-time defeat to England.

International Business Times UK · Jul 12

England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match

Thomas Tuchel’s England will take on the reigning champions Argentina on what promises to be an emotionally charged occasion in Atlanta

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?

Many of world football’s brightest names took the field over the weekend, as the quarter finals of the FIFA men’s World Cup played out. But for many fans, the heroics of the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were overshadowed by the actions of a surprising character:…

The Conversation · Jul 12

The Contenders to Win the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball—Ranked

The stars are shining in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Changed me as a person', Haaland reflects on Norway's WC journey after exit

Reflecting on Norway's exit from the World Cup, Erling Haaland described the experience as transformative. He felt an overwhelming pride in representing his country at such a prestigious level. Although the team faced a quarter-final loss, their journey marked a historic milestone. Haaland also distinguished himself, securing the top scorer…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Haaland look-alike contest draws fans in Miami

A look-alike contest celebrating Norway striker Erling Haaland drew crowds in downtown Miami ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England. The event was organised by content creator Emma Kate Willman after she went viral on social media over her resemblance to the football star.

Euronews · Jul 12

World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?

We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approaches

The Guardian - US · Jul 12