Haaland strikes twice as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Erling Haaland was the hero for Norway, scoring twice to secure a stunning 2-1 upset victory against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. The win propelled the Scandinavian nation into the quarterfinals, marking their most significant achievement in the tournament's history.

The Manchester City striker opened the scoring with a header in the 79th minute and sealed the victory with his second goal in the 90th minute. The match took place at MetLife Stadium.

Norway's disciplined defense successfully thwarted Brazil's attempts to equalize, despite the South American giants pushing for a comeback. Brazil's sole response came from Neymar, who converted a penalty during second-half added time. However, this late goal could not alter the outcome, ending Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title and sending them home.

Brazilian player Neymar appeared visibly disappointed following his team's exit from the competition.