Why I didn’t pass to Haaland — Norway’s Sorloth speaks out as death threats escalate
Norway striker Alexander Sorloth has become the latest player to face online abuse at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, receiving messages urging him to take his own life after his country’s quarter-final defeat to England, according to Reuters.
The incident adds to a growing number of cases of online abuse directed at players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with football authorities and teams increasingly calling for stronger action against social media harassment following high-profile matches.
The abuse escalated on social media after Sorloth’s partner, Lena Selnes, posted screenshots on Instagram showing a stream of abusive messages, including comments telling the 30-year-old striker to take his own life.
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