Norway Stuns Brazil with Haaland Brace in World Cup Round of 16
Erling Haaland scored twice late in the second half as Norway beat five-time world champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals. Brazil missed their first World Cup penalty since 1986 and suffered their earliest exit in 36 years.
Norway pulled off a major upset in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday, defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 thanks to a late brace from Erling Haaland. The Brazilian side, who had been favorites, failed to convert a penalty awarded after a VAR review, with Norway goalkeeper Nyland making the save. It was Brazil's first missed penalty in World Cup history since 1986 and marked their earliest elimination from the tournament in 36 years. Haaland struck twice in the second half to seal the win, while Brazil's lineup featured Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Vinicius Junior, and others. Norway's squad included Odegaard, Berge, and Sorloth among others. With this victory, Norway advances to the quarter-finals, while Brazil's campaign ends in the last 16.
