Vinicius Júnior honors Erling Haaland after Norway's historic quarterfinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Brazilian forward Vinicius Júnior congratulated Norway’s Erling Haaland after Norway reached the quarterfinals at the 2026 World Cup. The gesture occurred during a TV interview in the mixed zone, where Vinicius embraced Haaland, recognizing his two-goal performance and MVP award. This act of sportsmanship has garnered widespread praise, reflecting respect between the rivals. Both players showcased exemplary sportsmanship amid the tournament's competitive atmosphere.
- •Vinicius interrupted Haaland's interview to embrace him
- •Haaland scored two goals and won MVP in the quarterfinal match
- •Norway reached the quarterfinals for the first time
- •The gesture was praised for its display of respect and maturity
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — 🤝World-class touch: Vinicius’s heartfelt gesture to Haaland
"The 2026 World Cup produced one of the most moving and widely shared images of the tournament after Norway’s national team made history by reaching the quarterfinals. In the mixed zone, Brazilian st...
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