Erling Haaland show say na him be the main man as Norway shock Brazil 2-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time ever.
The Manchester City striker score two goals for second half, while goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland stand like wall to stop Brazil from finding their rhythm, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Erling Haaland Carry Norway Enter FIFA World Cup History
Many people expect Brazil to continue their journey to a sixth FIFA World Cup title, but Norway get different plans from the first whistle.
The Scandinavian side even think say dem don score early, but VAR cancel the goal because Alexander Sørloth don enter offside before he set up Patrick Berg.
Brazil later get golden chance to take the lead after referee award penalty following VAR review when Kristoffer Ajer foul Matheus Cunha inside the box.
But Bruno Guimarães waste the opportunity as Nyland dive well to save the penalty and give Norway fresh confidence.
Brazil continue to attack before halftime through Gabriel Martinelli, Vinícius Júnior and others, but Nyland no gree any ball pass am as the first half end goalless.
Brazil come out stronger after halftime, with Carlo Ancelotti bringing Endrick into the game to boost the attack.
The young forward nearly make instant impact, but Nyland still deny am with another brilliant save.
As Brazil continue to miss chances, Norway begin believe say dem fit pull one of the biggest surprises of the tournament.
Haaland Two Goals Send Brazil Go House Early
With 79 minutes don waka, Andreas Schjelderup send perfect cross enter the box and Haaland rise high head the ball past Alisson Becker to give Norway deserved lead.
Few minutes later, Haaland strike again. The striker calmly fire left-foot finish beat Alisson to complete him brace and silence the five-time world champions.
Brazil manage score one consolation goal for added time after Neymar convert penalty, but e no change anything as Norway hold on to seal one historic victory.
The two goals also carry Haaland reach seven goals for the tournament, putting am level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race.
Norway now go face the winner between Mexico and England for the quarter-finals, while Brazil don crash out for the Round of 16.
For Haaland, na dream FIFA World Cup debut be this. The striker don score for every match wey him play so far, with three braces and seven goals in just four games as e continue to lead one of the biggest stories for the tournament.
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Last Updated on July 6, 2026 12:02 am by Hitvibz Media
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