Erling Haaland delivered a heroic performance as Norway stunned football giants Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Manchester City striker scored a dramatic late brace to send Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time in their history, producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.
Brazil had taken the lead early through a penalty, but Norway fought back strongly in the second half. Haaland’s clinical finishing in the closing stages turned the game around, securing a memorable victory for the Scandinavian nation.
Goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland also played a crucial role, making a vital penalty save that helped preserve Norway’s lead in the dying minutes.
With the two goals, Haaland took his tally to seven goals in the tournament, tying for the lead in the race for the Golden Boot.
Norway will now face England in the quarterfinals as they continue their fairytale run in the competition.
This result represents a historic moment for Norwegian football and one of the most shocking outcomes of the 2026 World Cup.
