Norway reached the quarterfinals of the football World Cup for the first time in their history, defeating Brazil 2-1 in their Round of 16 tie. Erling Haaland scored both goals to secure the upset against one of the tournament's traditional powerhouses, marking a landmark moment for Norwegian football.

Haaland was central to Norway's run, taking his tally to seven goals across his opening four matches at the tournament. His clinical finishing established him as the standout performer of the competition and turned Norway's campaign into an unexpected success story, with opposing defences regarding him as the most dangerous threat in the tournament.