Norway Coach Says He’d Never Trade Haaland After 86th-Minute Winner Vs Ivory Coast

Erling Haaland fired home an 86th-minute goal to secure a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup. The strike delivered Norway’s first ever knockout-stage win at a major tournament. After the match, manager Ståle Solbakken praised Haaland’s impact and insisted he wouldn’t swap the Manchester City forward for any other player. Solbakken called the performance a historic moment for Norwegian football. This reaction follows widespread tournament coverage and highlights Haaland’s growing reputation on the world stage.

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