India, July 12 -- Erling Haaland has described Norway's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign as the "coolest six weeks" of his life despite their heartbreaking quarter-final exit against England.

Norway's first World Cup appearance since 1998 ended with a 2-1 extra-time defeat in Miami, where Jude Bellingham scored twice to send England into the semi-finals. Haaland, who finished the tournament with seven goals, was substituted late in normal time and watched the decisive stages from the bench.

"These have been the coolest six weeks I've had in my entire life," Haaland said. "It was completely crazy. These are memories for life. It's the most fun thing I've been a part of."

The quarter-final was played in draining heat and humidity, with sever...