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Haaland's Brace Stuns Brazil, Powers Norway to Historic Quarterfinal
6 Jul
Summary
- Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil.
- Norway reached their first-ever FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
- Haaland has scored in all four of his World Cup appearances.
Erling Haaland's exceptional performance, including two crucial goals, propelled Norway to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. This landmark achievement marks Norway's first-ever appearance in a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
Haaland's clinical finishing in the 79th and 90th minutes proved decisive, overcoming Brazil's earlier missed opportunities, including a penalty save by Orjan Nyland. The striker's brace ensures he has now scored in each of his four tournament appearances.
Norway's historic triumph sets them up for a quarterfinal clash against the winner of the Mexico versus England match. This victory transforms the Scandinavian team from outsiders into credible contenders, with Haaland spearheading their remarkable World Cup journey.
Haaland's tournament statistics are remarkable, placing him among the competition's elite. He now sits on seven goals, level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot.
