Haaland double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 into World Cup 2026 quarter-finals

Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 on the night of 5–6 July, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. Erling Haaland scored both Norwegian goals. After the final whistle, Haaland and Vinicius Junior exchanged friendly words in front of cameras, in stark contrast to the tension between the two teams during the match.