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Erling Haaland makes history for Norway with brilliant double. What ... FIFA World Cup 2026 Erling Haaland heads in the opening goalAl Bello/Getty Images It takes a lot to stop Erling Haaland — and now Brazil know it only too well. The five-time world champions will not be adding a sixth title this summer after Haaland’s late header and a blistering low shot in stoppage time earned Norway a place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a 2-1 win. Advertisement A cagey game always looked like it would take one monumental performer to settle it and it was no great surprise that Haaland stepped up, his brace taking his tally to seven at this tournament, joint top with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot standings. Norway now face either Mexico or England in the quarter-finals, while Brazil must conduct a lengthy inquest into what went wrong. Our writers discuss the big moments. Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage inThe Athleticapp As every bar-room philosopher knows, a force cannot really be unstoppable if it is stopped, and an object cannot be unmovable if… You get the idea. But it was the experiment we all wanted to …

Brazil eliminated after Haaland-inspired Norway storm into quarter-finals Erling Haaland's sensational second-half brace propelled Norway to a historic 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Brazil. Despite facing immense pressure, Haaland delivered two crucial goals, while goalkeeper Orjan Nyland's heroics, including a penalty save, secured the monumental win. Brazil's exit marks a significant upset, ending their quarterfinal streak and continuing a poor run against European teams.

World Cup 2026: Haaland brace sinks Brazil as Norway storm into quarter-finals Erling Haaland scored a brace and Orjan Nyland saved a penalty as Norway downed five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face either Mexico or England.

Erling Haaland continued his record-breaking goalscoring pace to book Norway's spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Brazil. https://www.tntsports.co.uk/football/world-cup/2026/absolutely-insane-erling-haaland-norway-brazil-last-16_sto23316659/story.shtml

Haaland's Brilliance Propels Norway to Historic World Cup Quarter-Finals, Eliminating Brazil Erling Haaland's exceptional performance has led the Norwegian national football team to a groundbreaking victory over Brazil, securing their place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first...

When Haaland played against India: Norway star's FIFA WC heroics revive old memory Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. The striker headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute before adding another before the end of regulation time to send his team through.

Haaland inspired Norway stun Brazil in historic World Cup knockout win Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns Brazil.

FIFA 2026: Haaland's Norway stun Brazil 2-1 as England overcome chaos ... Englandovercame a second-half red card, a partisan crowd and the altitude of Mexico City to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 and reach theFIFA World Cupquarter-finals, where they will face an in-form Norway side inspired byErling Haaland. The latest round of knockout matches also produced one of the tournament’s biggest upsets as Norway eliminated five-time champions Brazil 2-1, ending the South Americans’ World Cup campaign far earlier than expected. England’s Round of 16 victory at the Estadio Azteca tested almost every aspect of Thomas Tuchel’s side. Kick-off was delayed by severe thunderstorms before England raced into control through a quickfire Jude Bellingham double. The midfielder struck twice in two minutes to put England 2-0 ahead, only for Julian Quinones to reduce the deficit before half-time and revive Mexico’s hopes. The contest changed again shortly after the break when defender Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card following a VAR review, forcing England to play more than half an hour with 10 men. Harry Kanerestored England’s two-goal advantage from the penalty spot after Anthony Gordon w…

Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16 Haaland's brace takes him to seven goals for the tournament as Norway book quarterfinal against Mexico or England.

Haaland’s goal propels Norway to Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup Norway will play Brazil

Erling Haaland Powers Norway Past Brazil In World Cup Win: 'Maybe This ... Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate's back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again. Heading in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scoring again before the end of regulation time, Haaland putNorwayon his back and carried it into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 defeat ofBrazilon Sunday that showcased the towering striker on soccer’s biggest stage. "Maybe this will write history inNorway," Haaland said. "Everyone just need to enjoy themselves. This is just an insane day. It’s one of the most insane days in Norwegian history. Just enjoy it, embrace it and enjoy the moment." After being a nonfactor for much of the afternoon and having limited touches, Haaland spoke at the second-half hydration break with coach Ståle Solbakken, who told him to drain his energy and go for it. Haaland turned it on when it mattered most, getting the right side of his head on the ball after a perfect setup by Andreas Schjelderup, who entered at halftime. Haaland scored a little over minutes later for his seventh of the tournament, through Danilo's leg…

How Brazil were dumped out of the 2026 World Cup by an Erling … FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement Erling Haaland inspired Norway to one of the great shocks of the 2026 World Cup, knocking out five-time champions Brazil. Haaland headed Norway in front late in an entertainingly end-to-end game and then made sure of the win by hammering a low shot past Alisson from outside the box. The brace has pulled Haaland level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe on seven goals in the race for the Golden Boot. Bruno Guimaraes had earlier seen a first-half penalty saved by the outstanding Orjan Nyland, although Nyland was unable to save a second spot kick when Neymar converted in stoppage time. It is Brazil’s earliest World Cup exit since 1990, while Norway are charting untested waters. This is their deepest ever World Cup run and they will now faceeither Mexico or Englandfor a place in the final four. After kick-off was moved back an hour due to inclement weather, we are underway at the Estadio Azteca for this massive Mexico-England round of 16 clash! You can follow live updates from that match right here. Norway managerStale Solbakkenon how his team attacked Brazil tonight: 💬“We want…

Erling Haaland’s 2 goals lift Norway past Brazil, into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time <p>EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. &#8212; Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that showcased the towering striker on soccer&#8217;s biggest stage.</p>

Erling Haaland shines again as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World ... EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - It had to be him, and it had to be against Brazil. Erling Haaland rose over the Brazil defense to drive a cross from Andreas Schjelderup home and deliver Brazil's earliest exit since 1990, when they also fell out in the round of 16. The last time Norway were in the World Cup, which was 1998, they also defeated Brazil in the group stage, and now, fast forward, and a younger Haaland is sporting the flag and pushing Norway to new heights in the global stage, winning 2-1. And even better, he was able to beat Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães to the ball to put his team ahead in the match. But that wouldn't be his final salvo as Haaland ripped one from outside the box and celebrated with tears in his eyes. It's the first World Cup for Haaland, and he has firmly staked his flag in the ground, joining Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot with his seventh goal of the tournament. Carlo Ancelotti had a tough job trying to fit this Brazil team together, and while Neymar came into the match to a cheer from the Brazilian fans, it's a day that feels like the last stand for…

World Cup: Erling Haaland leads the way as Norway knock out Brazil Norway beat Brazil 2–1 in the World Cup round of 16. Erling Haaland scored twice (79’, 90’) and is now level with Messi and Mbappé in the goalscoring charts (7).

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil knocked out as Haaland’s brace takes Norway into quarters for the first time Haaland scored his sixth and seventh goals at this World Cup — now level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe — as he put on a show against a hapless Brazil

Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters <p>Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Neymar pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time with Brazil’s second spot-kick of the match.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For Brazil, who hired Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to end a 24-year World Cup drought, it is the sixth straight tournament where they have been knocked out by European opposition.</p> <p>The last time Brazil failed to reach at least the quarter-finals came 36 years ago, when they lost 1-0 to arch-rivals Argentina in last 16.</p> <p>Gabriel Martinelli was rewarded for scoring the stoppage-time winner against Japan in the previous r…

Norway edge Ivory Coast 2–1 to enter World Cup Round of 16 Haaland scores his fifth goal of the World Cup to set up a knockout match against Brazil in New York on Sunday.

Erling Haaland Is Proving Himself Wrong - TIME Norwegian captain Martin Odegaard handed the drum sticks over to his teammate, all-universe striker Erling Haaland , after Norway bounced Brazil, the five-time World Cup champion, out of the 2026 tournament in a 2-1 Round of 16 victory at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Haaland scored both goals in the defining victory, to date, in Norwegian soccer history: so he would lead “The Viking Row,” the viral Norwegian fan cheer in which someone bangs a drum and the red-clad Norwegian supporters in the stands simulate a rowing motion, while chanting “Ro!” which sounds like roo, which is Norwegian for “row.” Haaland pounded the drum , twice, with his left hand. “Ro!” the crowd responded. He did it again, looking somewhat dissatisfied with the response. A third time. Now, he was happy. By the sixth or seventh double-bang, he was picking up the pace. Sixteen double-bangs in all, before he slammed the sticks onto the pitch and jumped around, smiling, with his jubilant teammates. What once seemed like a cute ritual from a pleasant Nordic nation, happy to be in its first World Cup in 28 years, is now morphing into a global soccer power anthe…