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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Erling Haaland 's day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway 's run in the World Cup ended as well. The Vikings ' biggest star didn 't shine Saturday. Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team 's quarterfinal...

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP) — Everyone knows that England 's master plan coming into the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. As they would say in Norway, “Lykke til.” Translated: Good luck. “Has anyone ever stopped...

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP) — Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate 's back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again. Heading in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scoring again before the end of regulation time, Haaland put Norway on...

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP) — Neymar said Sunday, July 5, he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16. “I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans. “This...