Erling Haaland says he feels comfortable with high expectations as he prepares for Norway’s World Cup campaign. In interviews highlighted by multiple outlets, the Manchester City forward reflects on the context for Norway’s appearance at the tournament, noting that the national team had not reached a World Cup since 1998. He also points to the timing of his early life relative to Norway’s last major tournament, recalling that the team’s most recent appearance at Euro 2000 ended shortly before he was born. Haaland discusses the “group of death” as a challenging draw and links it to the pressure that comes with playing in a high-stakes environment. He further comments on his relationship with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, describing him in unusually high terms, including calling him “not normal.” Across the sources, the coverage focuses on Haaland’s mindset toward pressure, his perspective on Norway’s tournament situation, and his public tribute to Guardiola.