Haaland’s Heroics Send Norway Into Historic World Cup Quarterfinals
New York, USA — Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Brazil 2–1 in the Round of 16, earning a historic place in the quarterfinals for the first time. Erling Haaland once again proved why he is considered one of the world's best strikers. The Norwegian captain scored two decisive goals, including a dramatic late winner, to eliminate the five-time world champions. His outstanding performance also moved him into contention for the tournament's Golden Boot award. Brazil controlled possession for much of the match and created several scoring opportunities, but Norway defended…
