Haaland hails Norway’s World Cup run despite England heartbreak

Haaland hails Norway’s World Cup run despite England heartbreak

Erling Haaland has described Norway’s World Cup campaign as the best journey of his life despite their heartbreaking quarter-final defeat to England.

The Manchester City striker admitted the tournament has transformed both his country’s footballing ambitions and his own perspective on the game.

The Europeans’ impressive run ended with a narrow loss, but Haaland remains proud of what the team achieved during their memorable six weeks in the United States.

"It has been the coolest weeks and the journey I have had in my entire life," Haaland told VG.

"It has been completely surreal, it is difficult to take it in now. You get a bit empty. If I think quickly through these 40 days, it has been completely insane.

"It has been incredible. The performances are one thing. Beating Brazil is one thing, but I think the way we have put Norway on the map is what touches me the most.”

He added: "I think it has changed Norway. I think it has changed me. It's a bit difficult to take in such a... show or rollercoaster we've been in now for the last six weeks, because there's been so much. There have been so many impressions, there have been so many emotions."