Three ways England can stop Erling Haaland at FIFA World Cup 2026

England can stop Erling Haaland if they focus on three things.

The 1966 World Cup winners are set to go to battle with Norway in a quarter-final clash at Miami Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA.

Swarm Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland has looked exceptional throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Norwegian using his phenomenal power and finishing instincts to score seven goals.

However, while a monster on the football field, he is still just a human being. In a 1-1 draw between West Ham and Manchester City last season, ‘The Hammers’ were able to keep the striker at bay by simply swarming him.

Following the match, as per the BBC, Pep Guardiola said: “Do you know how many central defenders were around [Haaland] today? 200 million.”

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Restrict the service to Erling Haaland

If Haaland gets the ball, a goal is almost guaranteed. However, if England can prevent that from ever happening, then their chances of emerging victorious get a whole lot brighter.

During an ITV broadcast, Roy Keane explained: “It’s the service, you’ve got to try and dominate midfield. You’ve got to get to Martin Ødegaard, and close people down.”