Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway past Brazil, sending the South American giants home in their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
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The brief
Norway has advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Brazil in the round of 16. Erling Haaland scored a brace to secure the victory, resulting in Brazil's earliest departure from the tournament since 1990.
Coverage from Reuters, USA Today, and ESPN emphasizes Haaland's pivotal role in the match. Al Jazeera reports that Haaland has rewritten history by carrying Norway into the quarter-finals, while The New York Times describes the player as a 'monster.' Attention now turns to Norway's upcoming quarter-final match following this victory over Brazil.
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Quick answers
How many goals did Erling Haaland score?
Haaland scored a double, also described as a brace, in the win over Brazil.
When was the last time Brazil exited the World Cup this early?
According to ESPN, this is Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
What stage of the tournament did Norway reach?
Norway has reached the World Cup quarter-finals.
Coverage (5)
- Haaland, Norway condemn Brazil to earliest World Cup exit since 1990 ESPN · 17h ago
- Haaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals Al Jazeera · 17h ago
- Erling Haaland scores World Cup brace in round of 16 win over Brazil USA Today · 17h ago
- Erling Haaland is a ‘monster’. The world should be scared The New York Times · 17h ago
- Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals Reuters · 17h ago
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