Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored a late brace as Norway stunned record winners Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Ørjan Nyland saved a tame penalty from Bruno Guimaraes in the 14th minute before Haaland, who had a quiet afternoon until then, rose to give the Scandivanians a 79th minute lead and then fired the second from a distance in the 90th.
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- Published Date: 01:17 | 06 July 2026
Erling Haaland scored twice late in the second half as Norway stunned five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals.
Haaland headed in Andreas Schjelderup's cross after 79 minutes to break the deadlock.
Haaland struck again in the 90th minute, firing in a low shot from Schjelderup's pass after the substitute won possession.
Haaland moved to seven goals at the tournament, level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Neymar scored a penalty deep in added time, but Brazil could not prevent a last-16 exit.
Bruno Guimaraes missed a 13th-minute spot-kick for Brazil after VAR ruled Kristoffer Ajer had fouled Matheus Cunha.