Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a historic first-ever World Cup quarter-final berth after defeating Brazil.
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Norway has reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the nation's history following a victory over Brazil. Erling Haaland secured the result with a double, a performance described by teammate Schjelderup as difficult to put into words.
Coverage from Reuters, Fox News, ESPN, and The New York Times emphasizes Haaland's individual brilliance and describes him as a "monster." Haaland himself labeled the win against Brazil as the greatest game in Norway's history, while Reuters reports that the victory sparked fireworks and public celebrations. Attention now shifts to Norway's upcoming quarter-final match following this historic win.
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Quick answers
How many goals did Erling Haaland score against Brazil?
Haaland scored a double.
Is this the first time Norway has reached the quarter-finals?
Yes, according to Fox News, this is the first time in history Norway has reached the World Cup quarter-finals.
How did Haaland describe the match?
Haaland stated that the win over Brazil was the "greatest game" in Norway's history.
Coverage (12)
- Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 13h ago
- Haaland, Norway condemn Brazil to earliest World Cup exit since 1990 ESPN · 15h ago
- Haaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals Al Jazeera · 15h ago
- Erling Haaland scores World Cup brace in round of 16 win over Brazil USA Today · 15h ago
- Erling Haaland Is Proving Himself Wrong Time Magazine · 15h ago
- Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time Anchorage Daily News · 15h ago
- Fireworks and a people's party as Norway celebrates World Cup win over Brazil Reuters · 15h ago broke it first
- Haaland's individual 'brilliance' carries Norway Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- Erling Haaland is a ‘monster’. The world should be scared The New York Times · 15h ago
- Erling Haaland says Brazil win 'greatest game' in Norway history ESPN · 15h ago
- Schjelderup 'lost for words' to describe Haaland Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals Reuters · 15h ago broke it first
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