Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Norway's 2-1 upset over Brazil, powered by Haaland's brace, propels the Scandinavians into the World Cup quarter‑finals.
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The brief
ESPN’s game analysis highlights the surprise result and Haaland’s post‑match comment that the win was the "greatest game" in Norway’s history, underscoring the match’s historic weight for the nation. The next step for Norway is a quarter‑final match, with the opponent to be determined in the upcoming schedule.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the Norway‑Brazil match?
Brazil 1, Norway 2.
Who scored Norway’s goals?
Erling Haaland scored both goals.
How did Haaland describe the victory?
He called it the "greatest game" in Norway history.
Coverage (2)
- Brazil 1-2 Norway (6 Jul, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN Singapore · 6h ago
- Erling Haaland says Brazil win 'greatest game' in Norway history ESPN · 6h ago
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