Erling Haaland scores twice, Norway beats Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarters

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Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway upset Brazil 2-1, sending Norway into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Haaland headed the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and added a second goal before the end of regulation to seal the victory. The result knocked Brazil out of the tournament and advanced Norway to the last eight. Haaland's brace carried Norway through a high-stakes knockout match and produced the nation’s deepest World Cup run to date.

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@ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social

never not thinking about this tweet when i look at erling haaland

@ryersonfc

realistically what the fuck are you even supposed to do in this situation id just start crying

quoting a picture of haaland running all scary

5542h ago

jcody.bsky.social15

I'm convinced Erling Haaland ended the Roman Empire.

The Sisko11

Oh my god lmfaooooo he looks like a cartoon man

Meretrix V7

6'3 203 lbs. in football is TERRIFYING.

Joe7191

Is there a better watch at the World Cup than Norway? From their best player resembling Thor (with the face of a Gargoyle)….and some of the best fans you will see in any sport. That mass rowing at the end,rivals the old Wave!🇳🇴

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Dana Holtzbert5

Why does Norway have Thor Lesnar on their team?

The Furby Paradox2

Haaland could be after you at any time!!

arseblog

@arseblog.com

Norway deserved that, thought Martin Odegaard was good tonight, and Erling Haaland is just kinda ridiculous. Brazil were just completely mediocre. That late penalty was bullshit. Our Gabriels can go and get some holidays now.

4442h ago

Fredrik7

Wild to take off Martinelli (MOTM for Brazil up to that point?) for Neymar.

Andrew Clarke5

Love that Neymar insisted on making it all about him, even with a minute left on his country’s World Cup.

🇨🇦🇲🇽 🇺🇦 RaDaRiUsA 🇺🇦 🇲🇽 🇨🇦5

How much was the referee paid to get a Brazil won against Norway? He tried so hard to change the outcome in added time that it sullied a good game. All leaders of participating countries should call FIFA to appeal all red cards issued hereon. If Trump can do it, so can others.

Matt Browner Hamlin4

Not sure how you can call that late penalty bullshit but think the Balogun red was right Andrew. You should be like me & think the Balogun one was bullshit and an elbow to the face is an obvious penalty 😉

rekyht.bsky.social4

Didn’t love seeing big Gabi having words with Odegaard in that scuffle near the end

Michael Pacholek3

Fair statement, but don't expect me to start liking Haaland. He's a Man City villain first and a World Cup hero second.

CNN

@cnn.com

Norway has knocked five-time champions Brazil out of the World Cup with two late goals from Erling Haaland and will advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in history. https://cnn.it/4vN1ZKP

3322h ago

Stephanie Shultz8

I’ve loved Haaland for like 5 days now

Snuskebill5

Norwegian unbeaten streak vs Brasil continues.

pennadem.bsky.social4

Congratulations, Norway! Great game! Great players! Great win! Rooted for you all the way!

Justin2

Beat Brazil at WC Top of the Winter Olympics table Population: 5.5 million

Carolina Hurricanes (Bot)

@notcanes.bsky.social

Erling Haaland has scored seven World Cup goals since becoming a Huge Caniac

1952h ago

Wade Minter9

On the advice of my attorneys, I can neither confirm nor deny that statement

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Terence3

Probably the only person on the planet to gain super powers from eating at Yum-Yums. #GSO

KP 🏆🏆3

He does admittedly look better in red-and-white than sky blue

Coach Jerry (referee 🔵)2

@wademinter.com is this your doing?

Clare Blackwood

@clareblackwood.bsky.social

I just discovered Team Norway and, more specifically, Erling Haaland a week ago, and let me tell you I would go to war for this incredibly odd Viking man. I love him. What an absolute weirdo

2002h ago

Clare Blackwood45

and i would not go to war for almost any man, let us be clear

Katemiya6

Weirdo in the best possible way.

Rick2

There are so many shorts with people mimicking that walk and they are all hilarious, especially the women doing it xD

andrew.ottawa 🇨🇦2

The Haaland walk and him startling himself while eating next to a mirror is my Instagram algorithm rn.

cdnpaints2

He plays for Manchester City so you can keep watching him if you’re so inclined. 🙂

AngryNap2

He comes from the land of the ice and snow from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow

Brent Toderian

@brenttoderian.bsky.social

HOLY COW, NORWAY! Brace for the Viking beast (friendly giant) Erling Haaland! Fantastic saves from the Norwegian keeper Nyland! Outplayed Brazil in a great game! Skill, class, no flopping, all fun. Congrats on heading to their FIRST quarters to my Oslo friends like @oslourban.bsky.social! #WorldCup

1782h ago

Jawn Claude Van Damme2

The no flopping is a good point. I didn’t realize it until you said it, but there was almost none of that in this one

Dawn Alene1

I didn’t know if I’d be able to watch with a migraine. Totally worth it!

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

From @theathletic.com: Norway defeated Brazil to reach its first men’s World Cup quarterfinal, propelled by two goals from its star, Erling Haaland. nyti.ms/4bsQWhA

Players on Norway's national team hug each other on the field at the World Cup. A headline reads: "Norway Upsets Brazil to Reach First-Ever Men's World Cup Quarterfinal." Photo by Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

1531h ago

Mikehausen ⚒️1

I don't see this as an upset

Magical Super P1

Deserved win against a weak Brasil..

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Mark Copelovitch41

<whispers> It wasn’t really an upset

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@disneyprimevideo.bsky.social

Congratulations to 🇳🇴Norway and Erling Haaland, who adds World Cup Hero to his resume, along with Mighty Ducks villain, Die Hard villain, Rocky villain, Midsommar villain, Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, and Brock Lesnar.

1242h ago

Melissa Nadia Viviana 🐸

@resistrebelrevolt.net

Norway's Viking Row 🇳🇴 is definitely inspired by their star player, Erling Haaland. After a 28 yr hiatus from the WC, Norway found themselves a proper viking. He's 6.5". Eats 6,000 calories per day. Has 57 goals in 58 Champions League games & 62 goals in 54 games for Norway! & he's hilarious! 🤣👇🏼

1042h ago

Tony Hawk Tuah2

Haaland is what happens if you take a rugby player and tell him to play soccer

The Athletic

@theathletic.com

Goals galore at the 2026 World Cup. A brace for Erling Haaland against Brazil brings him to the top of the Golden Boot race list alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.

682h ago

Random Dangling Mystery

@sidslang.bsky.social

A lot of great footballers are subtle in their greatness or reveal it only in long exposure but not Erling Haaland, he just scores the goals. True Jimmy Buzzard vibes.

512h ago

Shaker Samman

@shaker.bsky.social

Erling Haaland is so big. Why does he not simply eat the smaller boys?

463h ago

Doods1

I think he just did.

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)

@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com

👽🇳🇴 Erling Haaland: “My life is to score. I don't really know what I do, this is just the way I am”. “It's all about staying focused, and when the chance comes, I know exactly what to do”.

442h ago

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Ian Fraser4

Erling Haaland’s second goal was phenomenal. Norway has ejected Brazil from the World Cup, and will now play either England or Mexico in the quarter final in Miami Gardens, Florida. 🇳🇴 2 🇧🇷 1

Chris Steller

@chrissteller.bsky.social

If you are wondering as I did about Norway’s World Cup star Erling Haaland and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, her dad was a Norwegian Minnesotan, per Wiki.

Haaland was born in Winslow, Arizona. She is an enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo. The Pueblo people have lived on the land that is now the state of New Mexico since the 1200s
and Haaland identifies herself as a 35th-generation New Mexican.
Her mother, Mary Toya, a Native American woman, served in the United States Navy and also worked in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Her father, Major John David "Dutch" Haaland, a Norwegian Minnesotan, was an officer in the United States Marine
Corps and recipient of the Silver Star for his actions in Vietnam; he was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery

382h ago

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The Jack of Kingfield17

The Minnesota connection to the Norway-Brazil game has been found

The Sweeper Podcast

@sweeperpod.bsky.social

🇳🇴 It is the greatest moment in Norwegian football history!!! Norway have eliminated record champions Brazil in the World Cup thanks to a brilliant second-half Erling Haaland double! Norway remain the only country that Brazil have ever played against but not beaten at any point!

382h ago

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