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Zlatan Praises Haaland-Led Norway

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · Fox Sports

Zlatan Ibrahimović praised Erling Haaland and Norway's team after their stunning victory over Brazil sent them to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Norway advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in history after defeating Brazil 2-0 in the Round of 16, with Haaland scoring both goals. The Manchester City striker has now scored seven goals in the tournament, maintaining his perfect goal-a-game streak and putting himself in contention for the Golden Boot alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.

Zlatan Ibrahimović, a former Sweden international, drew comparisons between Norway's current team and Sweden's 1994 World Cup squad that finished third. 'When the lion is hungry, he eats,' Ibrahimović said, referencing Haaland. 'This Norway team reminds me of Sweden in World Cup 1994.' Norway will face the winner of the Mexico-England match in the quarterfinals. albergomalica.it

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