Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway's World Cup run ends
England defeated Norway 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal match, ending Norway's tournament run. Star player Erling Haaland was substituted late in the game due to fatigue and extreme heat conditions.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Erling Haaland 's day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway's run in the World Cup ended as well.
The Vikings' biggest star didn't shine Saturday.
Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team's quarterfinal against England and — at least in part because of the strain of dealing with hot and humid conditions in South Florida — was taken out with Norway's hopes hanging in the balance going into the final 15 minutes of extra time.
The final score: England 2, Norway 1 . Haaland was kept off the scoresheet for the first time in this World Cup; he had scored seven times in his four appearances going into Saturday, but barely had a chance to add to that total Saturday.
"This has been an insane journey," Haaland said.
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