Two goals against Brazil: Erling Haaland extends Brazil's Europe curse

Norway achieved a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16, sending the record champions home and extending Brazil's "Europe curse."

Manchester City star Erling Haaland was the decisive figure, scoring in the 79th minute with a header from an Andreas Schjeldrup cross and sealing the win in the 90th minute with a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area. This brace brought his tournament total to seven goals.

Despite having more possession, Norway created fewer clear chances than Brazil. However, the South Americans lacked composure in front of goal. Bruno Guimarães missed an early penalty in the 14th minute, saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Örjan Nyland. Substitute Endrick also missed a golden opportunity in the 59th minute, shooting wide when through on goal.

Neymar converted a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time, but it proved to be too late for Brazil. The defeat means Brazil, under their first non-Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti, continues their streak of failing to win a World Cup knockout match against a European team since their last title in 2002. Norway, meanwhile, advances to the quarterfinals for the first time, where they will face the winner of the Mexico vs. England match.