Wayne Rooney Forced to Row Back on Norway World Cup Prediction

Wayne Rooney has been left red-faced after Erling Haaland forced him to row back on his previous comments about Norway's World Cup run.

What happened?

On Saturday evening (10pm BST), Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in the nation's history. Haaland scored two goals in the match, which sparked a viral post-match rowing celebration by the Norwegian squad.

Why it matters for Wayne Rooney

Rooney had previously joked that he would row down the River Mersey if Norway made it to the quarter-finals. However, Haaland called him out on his comments, saying "I'm looking forward to seeing you, Wayney boy. Wayne Rooney said he was going to row if we went to the quarter-finals so Wayne Rooney, I expect you to go out on a rowing trip."

What comes next?

Rooney was put on the spot by Haaland's comments and was forced to admit that he wouldn't be making that sort of statement again. He even dragged his former teammates Micah Richards and Joe Hart into the conversation, suggesting that they would all go on a rowing trip together on the Hudson River in New York.

However, the Mayor of Liverpool had other ideas for Rooney. He suggested that instead of rowing, Rooney could take a ride on the brand new £26m Mersey Ferry, which is set to be launched in a couple of months' time.

England and Norway will face off in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, with the Three Lions knowing that they will have to contain Haaland if they want to book a place in the semi-finals. With Haaland in outstanding form, scoring seven goals in just five games, Rooney and his team will have their work cut out for them.

Rooney's initial bet was sparked by Norway's viral post-match rowing celebration, but it seems that the former England international will have to eat his words. The question is, will Rooney take the Mayor of Liverpool up on his offer and swap oars for the captain's chair?

The World Cup quarter-finals are shaping up to be a thrilling affair, with England and Norway set to face off in a match that could go either way. With Haaland's form and Rooney's comments, this one is sure to be a match to remember.

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England and Norway will face off in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on [DATE], with the Three Lions looking to contain Haaland's form. Will Rooney be able to row back on his comments and help his team to victory? Only time will tell.

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