Haaland's Late Double Eliminates Brazil in World Cup Round of 16
July 5, 2026 · By yayscore Newsroom
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Norway staged a dramatic comeback, with Erling Haaland scoring two late goals to secure a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16.
Brazil initially squandered an early opportunity to take the lead when Bruno Guimarães missed a penalty in the 14th minute. Despite Norway dominating possession with 67%, Brazil created more chances throughout the match, registering 14 total shots compared to Norway's 9. The South American giants appeared to be grinding out a result against a resilient Norwegian side, but the decisive moments were yet to unfold.
The game's complexion was dramatically altered in the closing stages. Erling Haaland, who came on as a substitute at halftime, proved to be Norway's hero. He first netted a crucial goal in the 79th minute, levelling the score, before striking again at the 90-minute mark to put Norway ahead. Neymar managed to pull one back for Brazil with a penalty in the 90+10th minute, but it was too little, too late.
Haaland's late double served as the turning point, sending Norway into the quarter-finals and stunning the five-time champions. Brazil, despite their efforts and a significant expected goals (xG) advantage of 1.93 to Norway's 0.73, failed to convert their chances efficiently and will rue the missed penalty and inability to contain Haaland.
This result means Norway progresses to the next knockout round of the World Cup, marking a significant achievement for the European outfit. For Brazil, it's a premature exit from the tournament, highlighting the unpredictable nature of knockout football and leaving them to ponder what went wrong after a promising start to their campaign.