Erling Haaland scored two late goals to propel Norway to a historic first World Cup quarter-final with a 2-1 win over Brazil on July 5, 2026. The match, held at MetLife Stadium, saw Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland deliver a standout performance, including a first-half penalty save from Bruno Guimaraes.

Brazil initially earned a penalty after Kristoffer Ajer fouled Matheus Cunha in the box, but Norway maintained their lead until Haaland struck twice in the final 11 minutes. Neymar scored a late penalty for Brazil deep into stoppage time, but it was not enough to avoid elimination.

Haaland’s two goals brought his tournament tally to seven, tying him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Norway will face either Mexico or England in the quarter-finals in Miami on July 11.

Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti in an effort to end a 24-year World Cup drought, were knocked out by European opposition for the sixth consecutive tournament. Their last failure to reach the quarter-finals was 36 years ago, when they lost to Argentina in the round of 16.

Gabriel Martinelli, who scored the stoppage-time winner against Japan in the previous round, replaced the injured Lucas Paqueta in Brazil’s lineup. Norway also welcomed back Borussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson after a thigh injury.

The match featured intense moments, including a strong performance by Norway’s striker who challenged Brazil’s defense and a well-saved shot by Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

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