Haaland’s Heroics Send Norway to World Cup Quarters, Brazil Sent Home

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — It was a night that will be etched in Norwegian history forever. Erling Haaland, the towering striker who has become a global sensation, single-handedly carried Norway to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, scoring twice in a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday. For a nation that has long been a football underdog, this was more than a win — it was a statement.

Haaland’s first goal came in the 79th minute, a perfect header from a cross by Andreas Schjelderup. He added another before the final whistle, his seventh of the tournament, tying him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot. After the match, Haaland, who has now scored in