# Historic Norwegian Upset: Haaland’s Late Double Eliminates Five-Time Champions Brazil

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/historic-norwegian-upset-haalands-late-double-eliminates-five-time-champions-brazil/
- Published: 2026-07-05T23:11:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-07T01:46:00+00:00
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach a first-ever World Cup quarter-final.
- Haaland scored twice in the last 11 minutes.
- Five-time champions Brazil are eliminated.

## Summary

Norway produced one of the World Cup's biggest upsets by beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium, securing the nation's first-ever quarter-final berth. The result saw the Nordic side eliminate a defending powerhouse and reach uncharted territory in their tournament history, thanks to a resilient and tactically disciplined display.

Erling Haaland was the decisive figure, scoring twice within the final 11 minutes to overturn the match and confirm Norway's progress. His late brace knocked Brazil out of the competition and stood as one of the standout moments of the tournament, underlining his importance to the national side.

## Coverage

- [The Guardian: Haaland’s heroic double stuns Brazil and sends Norway into World Cup quarter-finals](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/05/brazil-norway-world-cup-2026-last-16-match-report)
- [BBC Sport: Haaland sends Norway into quarter-finals as Brazil crash out](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c8e226j15rpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [BBC Sport: Haaland double fires Norway into World Cup quarter-finals](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cwy00v2xk05o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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