Friendly: Norway held to a draw by Switzerland

With Erling Haaland in the starting lineup, Norway was fairly and logically neutralized by Switzerland this Tuesday in Oslo (0-0).

Rested on Friday night in Amsterdam during the defeat against the Netherlands (2-1), Erling Haaland made his return to Norway’s starting lineup. This Tuesday in Oslo, before the start of this friendly match against Switzerland, he was indeed rewarded for being the top scorer in the European World Cup 2026 qualifiers (13 goals scored, well ahead of Harry Kane, Marko Arnautovic, and Memphis Depay with 8 goals each).

Haaland silent with Norway for the first time in 11 matches

Leading the attack for Norway, the Norwegian giant could count on the support of Alexander Sorloth and Antonio Nusa in front, but he appeared quite discreet in a match dominated by the visitors, who were more incisive in all aspects. Erling Haaland, despite making some deep runs, had an uneventful match and left the field just after the hour mark (61st minute), replaced by his compatriot Strand Larsen. For the first time in 11 matches with his national team, Erling Haaland remained silent.

On a fairly mediocre quality pitch, opportunities were not plentiful, and Norway, who will face France on June 26 in Foxborough during the World Cup, failed to impress in a forgettable match for both teams. Less than three months away from the World Cup, adjustments are needed on both sides.