Published: 13:31, 11 October 2025 | Updated: 13:33, 11 October 2025

Erling Haaland cut a mischievous figure in Norway's team training ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Israel on Saturday evening, with the Manchester City star's quips audible after the striker was mic'd up for a social media video. 

The Norwegian forward has linked up with his team in an effort to book their spot at next year's World Cup in North America. 

Norway currently sit top of their Group I having won all five of their last matches, ahead of traditional World Cup powerhouses Italy, who are second-placed. 

Stale Solbakken's squad look all but assured of making it to the tournament across the pond next summer with a towering 15-point total some way ahead of their rivals. 

With a meeting against Israel to come, Haaland was therefore in a buoyant mood and happy to show off during the training session, letting fans into his high jinks after agreeing to wear a microphone. 

In the amusing social media clip, Haaland is an energetic presence in the set-up, greeting...