World Cup: Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil to reach quarterfinals

Norway's star striker Erling Haaland continued his prolific scoring streak, netting two goals to secure a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil and propel his team into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Haaland's brace against the five-time champions now brings his tournament total to seven goals in four matches, placing him at the top of the Golden Boot standings alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

The match remained scoreless until the 79th minute when Andreas Schjelderup set up Haaland for a header. The Manchester City forward then sealed the win with a long-range strike in the 90th minute. Despite Neymar converting a penalty in stoppage time, Brazil could not overcome the deficit, ending their World Cup campaign.

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Haaland's header broke the deadlock.

Haaland's remarkable performance extends his international scoring record, having now scored in 14 consecutive matches for Norway, accumulating 27 goals during this period. The win marks a significant milestone for Norwegian football, as they advance to the final eight of the prestigious tournament.

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He then scored again in the 90th minute with a long-range shot.