Erling Haaland released by Norway

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Erling Haaland released by Norway

Author of a hat-trick on Saturday evening against Israel (5-0) during qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Erling Haaland was released by the Norwegian selection, which will face New Zealand in a friendly match this Tuesday (6 p.m.). The Manchester City striker will therefore be able to return to England to prepare for the shock against Everton this Saturday.

“Players with a particularly busy match schedule are returning home: Alexander Sørloth, Julian Ryerson, Erling Braut Haaland and Fredrik Bjørkan. Felix Horn Myhre leaves the group due to ankle pain.we can read in the press release published this Monday morning by the federation.

Nicolas Gerbault

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