World Cup – Haaland scores twice as Norway defeats Brazil 2-1

The 2026 World Cup featured a key Round of 16 match, with Norway defeating Brazil 2-1 at the Metropolitan Life Stadium after Erling Haaland scored two goals in the second half.

Three minutes into the match, Norway created an attacking opportunity. Thiloth received a through ball from Ødegaard and passed it back to Patrick Berg, who slotted it home. However, Thiloth was offside, so the goal was disallowed. In the 9th minute, Guimarães passed to Martinelli, whose shot was cleared by a defender.

In the 10th minute, Cunha was brought down by Norwegian defender Kristoffer Ajer during an attack, and the referee awarded Brazil a penalty after reviewing VAR. Guimarães then took the penalty, but it was saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Erjen Nyland. In the 16th minute, Casemiro passed the ball to Rayan, whose shot went high.

In the 24th minute, Cunha went down while attempting a breakthrough, but the referee waved play on. In the 31st minute, Danilo received a pass from Lajan and shot, but the ball went wide. In the 35th minute, Norway intercepted the ball and launched an attack. Odegaard received the ball and shot, but the ball hit the side netting.

In the 40th minute, Brazil launched a passing combination, and Vinicius Jr. received the ball and shot, but it was blocked by Norwegian goalkeeper Erjen Nyland. In the 43rd minute, Haaland played a through ball, and Ødegaard received it and took a shot, but it was blocked.

In the first half stoppage time, Haaland dealt with the defense and passed the ball, and then Ødegaard took a powerful shot in the ensuing scramble, but the ball was caught by Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.

At the start of the second half, Norway substituted Oscar Bob and Šerdrup for Thiloth and Antonio Nusa. In the 49th minute, Patrick Berg received a pass from Ødegaard and fired a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 59th minute, Vinicius played a through ball to Enderik, who received it and shot from inside the box, but the shot went wide. In the 62nd minute, Gabriel headed the ball across, and Rayan's shot was saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Erjen Nyland. In the 67th minute, Norway won a corner, and Haaland's follow-up shot went wide.

In the 75th minute, Haaland passed the ball across the box, and Sheldrup unleashed a powerful shot, which Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson immediately dived to save. In the 79th minute, Sheldrup broke through the defense and crossed the ball, which Haaland headed into the net, giving Norway a 1-0 lead.

In the 84th minute, Brazil's corner kick was cleared, and Neymar received the ball and shot, but it went wide. In the 90th minute, Sheldrup passed the ball across, and Haaland, near the penalty area, fired a long-range shot into the net, helping Norway extend their lead to 2-0.

In stoppage time of the second half, Norwegian defender Östigao elbowed Casemiro while vying for the ball, resulting in a penalty for Brazil. Neymar subsequently converted the penalty, helping Brazil pull one back to 2-1.

In the end, Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals.

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