Haaland Shifts Focus to City Teammates for 2026 World Cup Glory

Following Norway's inability to qualify for the upcoming tournament, star striker Erling Haaland has revealed where his international football loyalties now lie for the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City forward admitted that his focus has shifted to his club colleagues, expressing a strong desire to see them succeed on the global stage.

Haaland, who will not be participating in the tournament with his national side, indicated that he will be cheering for his Premier League teammates who will be representing their respective countries. The prospect of seeing familiar faces from the Etihad Stadium lifting the coveted World Cup trophy is now his primary hope.

While the specifics of which Manchester City players he is particularly rooting for were not detailed, the sentiment highlights the strong bond within the current City squad and Haaland's personal investment in their success, even when he is not directly involved.