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FIFA WC: Erling Haaland's World Cup campaign ended in quiet frustration on Saturday. Replaced 15 minutes before the final whistle, the Norway star striker could only watch from the sidelines as Norway crashed out, finding himself grounded by a resilient England defense.

Norway's historic 2026 World Cup journey ended with a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to England, but for Haaland, the tournament represented a breakthrough that was more than just a game of football.

"These have been the coolest six weeks I've had in my entire life," the 25-year-old was quoted by Xinhua. "It was completely crazy. These are memories for life. It's the most fun thing I've been a part of."