haaland world cup
Definition
A recurring sports media narrative centered on the perceived irony or tragedy that one of the most prolific goal-scorers in modern football history, Erling Haaland, has yet to participate in a FIFA World Cup tournament with the Norway national team.
A shorthand for the ongoing 'will-they, won't-they' drama surrounding Norway's qualification prospects for major international tournaments during the Haaland era.
Examples
If Erling Haaland finally makes it to the World Cup, the grass might actually start apologizing to him before he scores.
Watching Norway try to qualify for the World Cup with Haaland is like owning a Ferrari and keeping it parked in a garage in the middle of a desert.
The footballing world remains in a state of suspended animation while waiting to see if Haaland will ever grace a World Cup pitch, an event likely to coincide with the invention of hover-cars.
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