Erling Haaland drops 3-word reaction with casual selfie after beating Brazil and a classic Viking celebration
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 12 minutes to lift Norway past five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 5, 2026, sending Norway to its first-ever quarterfinal. Haaland's brace pulled him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe atop the Golden Boot race with seven goals. Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland saved a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes, while Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty for Brazil's lone goal.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 12 minutes to lift Norway past five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 5, 2026, sending Norway to its first-ever quarterfinal. Haaland's brace pulled him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe atop the Golden Boot race with seven goals. Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland saved a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes, while Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty for Brazil's lone goal.
