Erling Haaland inspired Norway to one of the great shocks of the 2026 World Cup, knocking out five-time champions Brazil. Haaland headed Norway in front late in an entertainingly end-to-end game and then made sure of the win by hammering a low shot past Alisson from outside the box.

Erling Haaland is a force of nature. The striker’s brace – a towering header up against nemesis Gabriel and a laser-guided drive from distance – saw Norway secure a famous victory against Brazil and passage to the World Cup quarter-finals.

England left the Estadio Azteca with aching legs, frayed nerves and a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. They also left with something potentially more valuable: proof they can survive when matches stop following the script.

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ERLING HAALAND received a royal greeting from the future Queen of Norway after sending his nation through to the World Cup quarter-finals. The 25-year-old was embraced by Princess Ingrid Alexandra

Erling Haaland inspired Norway to a 2–1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16, scoring both goals, and later reacted to the triumph with a post on Instagram.