Erling Haaland believes Norway have ‘very small probability’ of beating Brazil in World Cup
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Erling Haaland was not that confident about Norway beating Brazil in the round of 16 at the World Cup, saying the Nordic nation only have a “very small probability” of winning.
The comment came after he guided Norway to a narrow victory over the Ivory Coast in the last 32 on Tuesday to set up the clash with Brazil.
“The probability [to eliminate Brazil] is very small. Facing Brazil in the round of 16 is what we must face now,” he said. “We’ve advanced to the next round, where we’ll face even better teams. The matches won’t be easy, and advancing will be very difficult.
“I don’t know if we will succeed, but we are ready and will continue to be highly prepared.”
In the last and only World Cup meeting between the teams, Norway famously came back from behind with two late goals to beat Brazil 2-1 in Marseille, France in 1998.
The Manchester City striker scored against the Ivory Coast from six yards out to send his country into the round of 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.