Haaland Double Sends Norway Into World Cup Quarter-Finals

Overview

• Erling Haaland scored twice, including a 90th-minute winner, to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Brazil that put the team into the quarter-finals.
• Goalkeeper Orjan Nyland stopped an early Bruno Guimaraes penalty, a decisive moment that prevented Brazil from taking the lead and shifted momentum to Norway.
• Martin Odegaard dominated possession and tempo in midfield with 101 completed passes and perfect long-ball accuracy, earning strong praise from Norwegian media even as some outlets criticised risky decision-making in the final third.
• Norwegian outlets gave Odegaard positive match ratings and highlighted his leadership after an injury-hit 2025/26 club season, but noted his assist run ended and that quicker distribution would have reduced danger on counters.
• The win, secured on Sunday, advances Norway to a quarter-final in Miami where they will face England and places several Premier League teammates on opposite sides in a match likely to draw heavy scrutiny from clubs and fans.