Norway Defeats Sweden 3-1 in World Cup Warm‑up; Haaland Watches from Bench, Isak Scores
Norway beat Sweden 3‑1 in a pre‑World Cup friendly on Monday. While Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland watched from the bench, Sweden’s Alexander Isak found the net for the lone goal.
Both sides are fine‑tuning their squads ahead of the 2026 tournament. The victory gives Norway a confidence boost as they eye a strong group‑stage performance.
Sweden will need to address defensive lapses before the finals begin.
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