World Cup 2026: How Haaland’s Norway reached football heights

Norway returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty-eight years and has already reached the quarter-finals. France 24 reports they'll face England on Saturday for a spot in the semifinals. Led by Erling Haaland—nicknamed The Cyborg—this golden generation is the fruit of years of structural reform, making their remarkable run no accident.

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