Haaland's comment drew attention.
Below the post announcing Bernardo Silva's move to Real Madrid, Erling Haaland left a noteworthy comment on social media. The Norwegian striker wrote briefly: "See you in the semi-finals."
The message from the Man City star immediately attracted great attention from fans. It was not only a well wish for his former teammate Silva but also seen as a confident statement from Haaland about Norway's journey at the 2026 World Cup.
Haaland is having a dream start at the biggest football tournament on the planet. In his opening match, the 26-year-old striker shone with a brace, playing a major role in Norway's convincing 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I and giving them an advantage in the race to qualify for the knockout round.
In contrast to Norway's high spirits, Portugal disappointed in their opening match. Despite being considered the stronger team, Roberto Martinez's side only managed a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group K. This result put Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates under considerable pressure, especially since they were considered strong contenders for the championship.
Therefore, Haaland's message delighted fans even more. While Norway soared thanks to the brilliant form of their attacking leader, Portugal had to address lingering issues to realize their ambition of progressing further.
