Erling Haaland stars as Norway reaches World Cup quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Norway has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup by defeating Brazil, a five-time champion, thanks in part to Erling Haaland's two goals. The match, held on July 5, marked Norway's first entry into the knockout stage since their last World Cup appearance in 1998. Fans celebrated enthusiastically, with Haaland leading a traditional Viking-style celebration in the stadium following the victory.
- •Norway defeated Brazil to advance to the quarter-finals.
- •Erling Haaland is tied for the tournament lead with seven goals.
- •This is Norway's first World Cup knockout stage since 1998.
- •Fans celebrated with a Viking-style ceremony led by Haaland.
- •The match occurred on July 5, 2026.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Haaland leads celebration scenes as Norway reach quarter-finals
"Erling Haaland has made his mark on the 2026 World Cup, and so have Norway as a whole and their dedicated fans. The Scandinavian side are playing on the global stage for the first time since 1998 and...
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