Haaland admits he was exhausted and wanted to avoid extra time
Following Norway's 2-1 win against Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, Erling Haaland admitted he was completely drained. The 25-year-old player, who netted the deciding goal in the 86th minute, remarked, "I was dead tired," and noted that he felt he could not handle extra time, so they needed to score immediately. Norway’s first goal of the match was scored by Antonio Nusa during the opening half.