Erling Haaland faces Gabriel as Norway battles Brazil in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Norway's Erling Haaland and Brazil's Gabriel are set to face off in the last 16 of the World Cup, marking a continuation of their Premier League feud. The two players have been embroiled in personal rivalry as they compete for domestic titles with their respective clubs. Historical context adds intrigue, as Brazil has never beaten Norway in their four previous encounters. The outcome of this match has significant implications, deciding which team advances to the quarter-finals against either England or Mexico.
- •Norway faces Brazil in the World Cup last 16 on July 5, 2026.
- •Erling Haaland and Gabriel's feud escalates on a global stage.
- •Brazil has never won against Norway in four previous matches.
- •The winner will face either England or Mexico in the quarter-finals.
- 9:42 AMYahoo Sports — Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
- 9:25 AMBBC Sport — Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
"The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
"The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:42 AMStay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 9:25 AMStay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
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