Erling Haaland inspired Norway to one of the great shocks of the 2026 World Cup, knocking out five-time champions Brazil. Haaland headed Norway in front late in an entertainingly end-to-end game and then made sure of the win by hammering a low shot past Alisson from outside the box.

Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in team history and eliminated Brazil from this year's tournament in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win behind a brace from star striker Erling Haaland. The 25-year-old now has seven goals in the World Cup, tying for first place in the race for the Golden Boot.

By Amy Tennery EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 5 (Reuters) - Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday to send the Scandinavian team into the quarter-finals for the first time.

The superstar striker, in a game that lacked quality attacking chances, delivered two late goals to send Norway through

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Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The win marks Norway's first-ever quarter-final appearance, where they will now face England.