Haaland's Redemption Is Complete as Norway Send Brazil Crashing Out
Two goals from the Manchester City striker end Brazil's bid for a sixth World Cup and put Norway in the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, a stage they have not reached since 1998. It is the single biggest result of the tournament so far, and it is built entirely around the best striker on the planet finally getting his hands on the stage he has been denied for years.
This was not a smash-and-grab. Haaland was the difference from the first whistle to the
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score in Norway vs Brazil at the World Cup?
Norway beat Brazil 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals for the Norwegians. Brazil pulled one back but could not find a second equaliser, and were eliminated from the tournament.
Was this Norway's first World Cup quarter-final since 1998?
Yes, this win over Brazil sent Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1998. It marks the country's deepest run in the tournament in nearly three decades.
How many World Cup titles has Brazil won?
Brazil have won the World Cup five times, making them the tournament's record champions. Their bid for a sixth title ended with the 2-1 defeat to Norway.
Had Erling Haaland played at a major tournament before this World Cup?
No, this was Haaland's first appearance at a major international tournament, as Norway missed out on Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024. His double against Brazil marked his breakthrough moment on the international stage.
