Erling Haaland cements superstar status, scores twice in Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil
Erling Haaland leads Norway to the World Cup quarterfinals following a two-goal performance against Brazil.
Coverage (6)
- Erling Haaland is a ‘monster’. The world should be scared The New York Times · 47d ago
- Erling Haaland cements superstar status, scores twice in Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil NBC News · 47d ago
- Erling Haaland Is Proving Himself Wrong Time Magazine · 47d ago
- Haaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals Al Jazeera · 47d ago
- World Cup 2026: England set up Norway quarter-final after Mexico thriller; Trump lobbied for Balogun red-card reversal The Guardian · 47d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Haaland 7, Messi + Mbappe + Ronaldo 6; Neymar second after Pele; Bellingham first since Maradona ESPN · 47d ago
The brief
Coverage from NBC News and Al Jazeera highlights Haaland’s role in the victory and his advancement of Norway in the tournament. The New York Times describes his performance as that of a "monster," while ESPN tracks his goal-scoring statistics in comparison to other notable players.
England reached this stage after a match against Mexico, according to reporting from The Guardian.
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Quick answers
What was the score of the Norway versus Brazil match?
Norway defeated Brazil 2-1.
Who will Norway face next in the World Cup?
Norway is set to play England in the quarterfinal round.
How many goals has Erling Haaland scored in the 2026 World Cup?
According to ESPN, Haaland has scored seven goals.
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