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FIFA WC: Haaland scores brace as Norway stun Brazil for maiden QF

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Haaland's Double Stuns Brazil, Sends Norway Into Historic World Cup Quarters

By IANS News July 06, 2026 • 08:01 AM View: 805

Erling Haaland's brilliant double has secured the finest victory in the Norway football history as they stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 here at New Jersey Stadium on Monday (IST) to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time.

This is the five-time champions' first round-of-16 elimination since Italy 1990, when they were beaten by arch rivals Argentina.

TAGS Erling Haaland Norway Vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Brazil Football Norway Football World Cup Quarterfinals

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