Norway edges Brazil 2-1 as Erling Haaland scores twice at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
In a Round of 16 match in East Rutherford, N.J., Norway defeated Brazil 2-1, marking the first time Norway has reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Erling Haaland scored two goals in the second half, giving Norway the lead. Brazil’s Neymar converted a penalty with seconds remaining, but could not equalize. Ørjan Nyland made critical saves throughout the match, denying Brazil’s attempts to take the lead.
- •Haaland scored in the 79th and 90th minutes.
- •Norway's first quarterfinal appearance in World Cup history.
- •Neymar scored a late penalty but it was not enough.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Norway’s Erling Haaland adds to dream World Cup with dramatic goals to beat Brazil
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Erling Haaland, Norway shock Brazil to make history
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland scores twice as Norway upsets Brazil, 2-1, to advance to World Cup quarterfinals
- 10:27 PMBBC Sport — Haaland double fires Norway into World Cup quarter-finals
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to move onto quarterfinals
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to advance to quarterfinals
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway vs Brazil, rising up World Cup Golden Boot leaderboard (video)
"Brazil’s European curse at the World Cup continues thanks to Norway’s biggest star. The 6-3, 205-pound Erling Haaland split the Brazilian defense in the 80th minute and delivered a powerful header past goalkeeper Allison off a nifty pass from Andreas Schjerlderup to send the red-clad Norwegian fans tucked behind the goal at the Meadowlands into a frenzy. Just like that it was 1-0 Norway as the ...
"NEW YORK — The summer of Erling Haaland has reached a new high. Haaland, the ponytailed prodigy delivering a World Cup for the ages, added to his legend in dramatic fashion Sunday, scoring both goals in Norway’s 2-1 upset victory over Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 6-5 striker broke a scoreless tie when he headed in a cross from Andreas Schjelderup in the 79th minute. Haaland then ...
"Haaland, who turns 26 later this month, now has six goals and an assist in this World Cup, his first. He now has an absurd 61 goals in 54 senior caps for Norway.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:27 PMNorway’s Erling Haaland adds to dream World Cup with dramatic goals to beat Brazil
NEW YORK — The summer of Erling Haaland has reached a new high. Haaland, the ponytailed prodigy delivering a World Cup for the ages, added to his legend in dramatic fashion Sunday, scoring both goals in Norway’s 2-1 upset victory over Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 6-5 striker broke a scoreless tie when he headed in a cross from Andreas Schjelderup in the 79th minute. Haaland then ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:07 PMWorld Cup: Erling Haaland, Norway shock Brazil to make history
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned Brazil, 2-1, to reach their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:31 PMHaaland scores twice as Norway upsets Brazil, 2-1, to advance to World Cup quarterfinals
Brazil’s European curse at the World Cup continues thanks to Norway’s biggest star. The 6-3, 205-pound Erling Haaland split the Brazilian defense in the 80th minute and delivered a powerful header past goalkeeper Allison off a nifty pass from Andreas Schjerlderup to send the red-clad Norwegian fans tucked behind the goal at the Meadowlands into a frenzy. Just like that it was 1-0 Norway as the ...
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 10:27 PMHaaland double fires Norway into World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway knock-out five-time champions Brazil, and progress to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:26 PMHaaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16
Haaland’s brace takes him to seven goals for the tournament as Norway book quarterfinal against Mexico or England.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:05 PMWorld Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to move onto quarterfinals
Erling Haaland added two more goals for Norway en route to a 2-1 win.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:05 PMWorld Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to advance to quarterfinals
Erling Haaland added two more goals for Norway en route to a 2-1 win.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:55 PMErling Haaland scores twice for Norway vs Brazil, rising up World Cup Golden Boot leaderboard (video)
Haaland, who turns 26 later this month, now has six goals and an assist in this World Cup, his first. He now has an absurd 61 goals in 54 senior caps for Norway.
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