Erling Haaland’s second‑half brace sent Brazil tumbling out of the 2026 World Cup at the round of 16.
The Manchester City striker and Norway talisman punished a sloppy Brazil side that missed a first‑half penalty, as Norway kept their unbeaten run against South American opponents. Haaland has now scored in 14 consecutive matches for Norway.
Brazil looked the better team early and won a penalty after a foul on Mattheus Cunha. But Bruno Guimaraes’ spot‑kick was saved by Orjan Nyland, who later also kept out a Vinicius Jr. shot — so both teams went into the break level.
For Brazil, it’s a worrying stat: their sixth straight World Cup knockout loss to a European nation. For Haaland, another feather in the cap — and for Norway, a victory that will have plenty of fans talking.
