Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide

BBC Sport Friday 10 July 2026, 05:47 UTC 1 min read

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Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5 million?

Leeds (LOCATION) Norway (LOCATION) Erling Haaland (ORG) World Cup (EVENT)

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