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Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway faces Brazil in World Cup

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway faces Brazil in World Cup
Summary

Erling Braut Haaland scored two goals in a match against Brazil, making him joint-top scorer in the World Cup with seven goals. Norway's victory over Brazil sends them into the quarter-finals of the tournament. Haaland's popularity surged with social media activity following the match, with one post receiving 2.4 million likes, surpassing the engagement of the GTA 6 trailer. The match unfolded as a historic opportunity for Norway against a well-established soccer nation.

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By the Numbers
  • •Haaland has seven goals in the World Cup tournament.
  • •Norway progresses to the quarter-finals after defeating Brazil.
  • •Haaland's post-game social media post exceeded 2.4 million likes.
  • •The match allowed Haaland to address past altercations with Gabriel Magalhaes.
Latest Updates
  • 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup darling Erling Haaland is just as excited as you are for 'GTA 6'
  • 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland smashes GTA 6 record as World Cup fever grows to another level
What they're saying
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Erling Braut Haaland has proven to be one of the superstars to really capture the global soccer fanbase during this World Cup. The Norway international is currently the joint-highest scorer in the tournament after taking his tally to seven following a brace on Sunday against Brazil.

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Erling Haaland might be leading Norway's hopes for World Cup glory, but the soccer star also has his eyes on GTA 6's highly-anticipated release.

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