Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Erling Haaland propelled Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil at the MetLife Stadium. The striker netted two crucial goals in the latter stages of the match, securing a historic win for his nation and ending Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title.

Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, heading home a cross from Andreas Schjelderup. He then sealed the victory in the 90th minute with a low shot, capitalizing on possession won by substitute Schjelderup. These goals propelled Haaland to seven goals in the tournament, placing him level with elite scorers Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

Brazil had an early opportunity to take the lead when Bruno Guimaraes missed a penalty in the 13th minute. The spot-kick was awarded after a VAR review determined that Norway's Kristoffer Ajer had fouled Brazil's Matheus Cunha. Despite the missed penalty and a late consolation goal from Neymar from the spot in added time, Brazil could not overcome Norway's late surge.

The dramatic win marks a significant achievement for Norway, advancing them to the quarterfinals where they will face further competition. Haaland's prolific scoring record continues to be a defining feature of his tournament performance.