Erling Haaland has fired Norway into the FIFA World Cup, but the player is not impressed. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment instead of talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City star now has four World Cup goals, level with France’s Kylian Mbappe and one behind Lionel Messi. Norway’s win takes them back to six points in Group I, along with France, with the two teams meeting on Friday to decide the winner.When asked about facing France, Haaland responded with a realistic view.“I don’t care, we’re done. Maybe they’ll beat us and go on and win the whole tournament.”Norway reached the final of the World Cup in their first appearance since 1998. Haaland, who has scored 59 goals in 52 international games, said the victory should be applauded.When asked if this could be his World Cup, he said:“It depends on what you mean by that. To qualify for the first time in 28 years and go through the groups, yes, I would say that.”“To win the World Cup, of course not. I think let’s look at the reality here, and let’s celebrate, every Norwegian in the world today.”Norway’s progress has sparked celebrations among supporters. Before the game, fans gathered in Times Square and celebrated the famous Viking Row, which has become a symbol of Norway’s World Cup campaign. After the victory, the players joined in the celebration on the field.Speaking about the moment, Haaland said, “It was crazy.”“Martin (Odegaard) and I talked a little bit about it before the game, if we can join it if everything goes the way it did, and it did, it’s a special moment I can say to all of Norway.”The 25-year-old compared the feeling to one of the biggest moments of his career.“I think it’s right there, it’s the biggest night I’ve had? in my whole life. I have the same feeling? that I had? after the (2023) Champions League final (win). It’s incredibly big. I’m very proud of it all.”With Norway on the verge of reaching the knockout stage, attention now turns to their final game against France, which will decide who finishes top of Group I.
