# Wales wary of Norway's rise

> Wales fears Norway's surge as Haaland remains focused.
- Title: Wales wary of Norway's rise · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Wales fears Norway's surge as Haaland remains focused. Wales coach Craig Bellamy warns Norway's talent surge threatens their Nations League match against…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/30/craig-bellamy-wales-norway-nations-league-erling-haaland-manchester-city
- Published: 2026-09-30T17:11:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wales, norway, erling haaland, manchester city, nations league, craig bellamy, sports
## Wales coach warns
Craig Bellamy said Wales appeared unrecognisable after losing to Denmark in Nations League.

> I didn’t recognise anything about us in the game and that was hard.
## Norway's talent surge
Norway's team has progressed rapidly with young players ready for World Cup quarter-finals.

> They are progressing and they will keep going as well, they ain’t going away.
## Haaland's focus
Kristoffer Ajer says Haaland remains the same despite Manchester City's financial breach.

> He’s been exactly the same the last few days as well.
## Coach's confidence
Norway's coach Solbakken says Haaland is scoring goals and not distracted by City's issues.

> He’s been very good, scoring goals.
## Haaland's impact
Bellamy compares Haaland to Jonah Lomu in rugby, highlighting his international impact.

> We’re coming through the Haaland factor at this present moment.
## Key takeaway

Wales coach Craig Bellamy warns Norway's talent surge threatens their Nations League match against Norway after a poor loss to Denmark.