Erling Haaland delivered when it mattered most, scoring twice as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil with a dramatic 2-1 victory to book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
The Manchester City striker produced two decisive late goals at MetLife Stadium, ending Brazil’s hopes of winning a record-extending sixth World Cup title.
After a tightly contested encounter, Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, rising highest to head Norway into the lead.
Brazil pushed forward in search of an equalizer. Still, Haaland sealed the famous victory deep into stoppage time, smashing home his second goal in the 90th minute to send the Norwegian supporters into celebration.
The victory sends Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals, continuing one of the tournament’s biggest surprise runs.
Led by Haaland, Norway have impressed throughout the competition with disciplined defending and clinical finishing against some of the world’s strongest teams.
For Brazil, the defeat marks another heartbreaking World Cup exit.
The South American giants arrived at the tournament among the favourites to lift the trophy but were unable to find an answer to Norway’s resilience and Haaland’s brilliance.
Their elimination also means Brazil’s wait for a sixth FIFA World Cup title continues, extending a drought dating back to their 2002 triumph.
Haaland’s match-winning performance further cemented his status as one of the tournament’s standout stars, with Norway now turning its attention to a quarter-final showdown as it continues its dream World Cup campaign.
