In the World Cup quarter-finals, Norway’s run as a dark horse came to an end as they lost 1-2 to England, bowing out in the last eight. With Norway’s elimination, Haaland—valued at €200 million—also bids farewell to the tournament.

Haaland, wearing the number 9 Norway jersey, delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. He scored a total of seven goals in four appearances, including three matches where he netted a brace. However, in this specific match against several of his Manchester City teammates, Haaland was relatively quiet. Statistics show he managed only two shots—with just one on target—and received a rating of 6.5, marking the first time he failed to score in the tournament.

Although he missed out on the Golden Boot race, Haaland still achieved a significant milestone by becoming Norway’s all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Notably, after the match, Bellingham—wearing an England jersey—walked straight over to Haaland to embrace him; the camaraderie between the two players sparked widespread discussion online.