Norway’s national soccer team has a unique connection to the 1994 World Cup, with three current players being the sons of players from that team. Kristian Thorstvedt, Alexander Sørloth, and Erling Haaland are all part of the team competing in the World Cup.

Family Ties

Their fathers, Erik Thorstvedt, Gøran Sørloth, and Alf-Inge Haaland, all played together for Norway in the 1994 World Cup. This is the first time in World Cup history that three players from the same national team have had their fathers play together in a previous tournament.

Erik Thorstvedt, a former goalkeeper, expressed his pride in seeing his son take the field. He admitted to having tears in his eyes as he watched Kristian play. Gøran Sørloth also shared his pride, saying it’s an amazing feeling to see his son play alongside Erling Haaland.

Norway’s Chances

Norway’s 1994 World Cup appearance was their first since 1938, and after the ’98 tournament in France, they never made it back until now. Erling Haaland is a key player for the team, with a goal-scoring record that makes him a valuable asset. His father, Alf-Inge Haaland, also played in the ’94 tournament.

The team’s chances of advancing in the tournament are uncertain, but the players are focused on taking it one match at a time. As former player Gøran Sørloth said, ‘One match at a time’ is the approach they need to take.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.