Kane Hails Haaland's 7 Goals Ahead of England-Norway Quarterfinal
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 11
Kane Hails Haaland's 7 Goals Ahead of England-Norway Quarterfinal
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 11
Summary
Seven goals in four matches have made Erling Haaland the focal point before Norway's World Cup quarterfinal with England, with Harry Kane calling him a "machine" and "beast."
Kane said the two are different types of No. 9s—Haaland more of an out-and-out finisher, himself more involved in buildup—as they enter the tie separated by one tournament goal.
Sixteen goals between them still leaves both chasing Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, who lead the 2026 Golden Boot race with eight each, though Kane said winning the World Cup matters more.
England are trying to end a 60-year wait for a major title, while Norway have reached the last eight for the first time after Haaland's late double knocked out Brazil 2-1.
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the duel between his side's and England's main match winners could decide the game, but added England carry more pressure into the Miami showdown.