Haaland's double sends Norway past Brazil in World Cup knockout stage
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Norway advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Brazil 2-1 in their last-16 match held on July 5, 2026. Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway, breaking the deadlock in the 79th minute before adding a second in the 90th minute. Brazil's Neymar scored a penalty deep into stoppage time, but it was too late to change the outcome. The match took place at MetLife Stadium in front of 80,663 fans. Norway will face England in the quarter-finals.
- •Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway, securing a 2-1 victory over Brazil.
- •Brazil missed an early penalty from Bruno Guimaraes.
- •Neymar's late penalty provided only a consolation goal.
- •Norway will face England in the next round.
- •The match was played at MetLife Stadium with an attendance of 80,663.
"Erling Haaland dumped Brazil out of the World Cup as his brilliant double late in their last-16 tie secured a 2-1 win for Norway to set up a quarter-final against England or Mexico.
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