Alexander Sorloth, Norway's striker, explained his decision to shoot instead of passing to Erling Haaland during the World Cup quarter-final against England.Norway led 1-0 when Sorloth received the ball, but he chose to take a shot rather than play the ball to Haaland.This decision led to England's equalizer by Jude Bellingham, ultimately eliminating Norway from the tournament.Sorloth admitted he assessed the situation and saw that passing was blocked, so he opted to take the shot.Critics argued that passing to Haaland, one of the best finishers, would have given Norway a better chance to win.The incident sparked debates about tactical decisions in high-stakes matches.Norway's campaign ended with Haaland scoring seven goals, just one behind Messi and Mbappe.The article also mentions FIFA's explanation regarding Bellingham's goal and the broader implications for the tournament's integrity.
Original title: Alexander Sorloth Explains Why He Didn’t Pass to Erling Haaland vs England
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