BREAKING: Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

July 5, 2026 11:23 pm

Norway’s forward Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate midfielder Andreas Schjelderup during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. Photo: AFP

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Haaland headed Norway into the lead on 79 minutes and then crashed in a second in the 90th minute at MetLife Stadium to bury Brazil’s hopes of a sixth World Cup crown.

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