Alexander Sorloth Defends Not Passing to Haaland After Norway’s QF Loss to England

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Alexander Sorloth Defends Not Passing to Haaland After Norway’s QF Loss to England

Sorloth said, "In this match, there are very few things that decide the match, and today we had clear chances that we didn't take." Norway lost 2-1 to England in the quarterfinals, and the striker is under fire for ignoring Erling Haaland on a first-half 2-on-1 break. He added, "Against Brazil, we took every one. That's the difference".

By Nischay Rathore

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FIFA Selling Unique 2026 World Cup Final Memorabilia for $450

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Diego Forlán Replaces Marcelo Bielsa As Uruguay Coach

Uruguay turned to Forlán after Bielsa stepped down following a group-stage World Cup exit with no wins. Bielsa admitted, "What I leave to Uruguayan football is nothing". Forlán said, "If Uruguay call me, of course I’ll go," before accepting an interim role over the senior and U20 sides through March 2027, including January’s 2027 South American U20 Championship.

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