Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters

Erling Haaland delivered a dramatic late performance, scoring twice in the final 11 minutes to propel Norway into their first-ever World Cup quarter-final. His stunning brace secured a 2-1 victory over a heavily favored Brazil, condemning the five-time champions to their earliest tournament exit since 1990.

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Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a sensational display and saved a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes before Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes to stun Brazil at MetLife Stadium.

The match, held at MetLife Stadium, saw a heroic display from Norway's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. He saved a first-half penalty from Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes, a pivotal moment that kept Norway in the game. Haaland then capitalized on opportunities late in the second half to stun the Brazilian squad.

Brazil managed to pull one back deep into stoppage time via a second penalty, converted by Neymar. However, it was too little, too late for the South American giants. Haaland's two goals brought his tournament tally to seven, equaling Lionel Messi's goal count.

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Neymar pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time with Brazil’s second spot-kick of the match.

For Brazil, this defeat continues a trend of being eliminated by European opposition in recent World Cups. This marks their sixth consecutive tournament exit against European teams. The loss is particularly stinging given their ambition to end a 24-year World Cup drought, having hired Carlo Ancelotti with that goal in mind. Norway now advances to face either co-hosts Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.

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Haaland’s brace took him level with Lionel Messi on seven goals for the tournament as Norway booked a showdown against either co-hosts Mexico or England in Miami on July 11.