Haaland Shines as Norway Upsets Brazil in World Cup 2026 Clash
WHO:
Yahoo Sports - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney jokingly attempted to recruit Erling Haaland for Canada's next World Cup squad during a NATO summit.
Yahoo Sports - Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere responded to Carney's joke by saying, "He is not for sale."
Yahoo Sports - Haaland's father, Alfie, was part of the 1994 Norway squad that failed to advance out of the group stage.
Yahoo Sports - Erling Haaland stated, "Ever since I made my [international] debut in 2019, my big goal has been to get Norway to a World Cup and Euros."
Yahoo Sports - Jan Åge Fjørtoft, a former Norway striker, commented on Haaland's development, saying, "He's been in constant development."
Yahoo Sports - Erling Haaland, a 25-year-old striker for Manchester City, led Norway in their World Cup match against Brazil.
Sky Sports - Neymar, a Brazilian player, made his second appearance of the tournament as a substitute.
WHAT:
Yahoo Sports - Haaland has scored seven goals at the World Cup, tying him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot.
Yahoo Sports - Haaland's seven goals in the World Cup have matched the seven from Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as the most in the tournament's Golden Boot race.
Sky Sports - Haaland's goals take him to seven at the World Cup, putting him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot.
Sky Sports - Haaland has now scored 27 goals across his last 14 competitive international matches for Norway.
Sky Sports - Haaland has now scored in 14 consecutive internationals for Norway, extending his extraordinary run.
Yahoo Sports - Norway went 8-0 in World Cup qualifying, scoring 37 times and conceding only five goals, with Haaland finishing with a UEFA-best 16 goals.
Yahoo Sports - Haaland has scored 62 times in 54 appearances for Norway.
Sky Sports - Haaland is the first Norway player to score two goals in a knockout match in a major international tournament.
Sky Sports - Haaland has now scored 27 goals across his last 14 competitive international matches for Norway.
Yahoo Sports - Haaland's total of 174 goals in 199 matches gives him a goals per match rate of 0.87 since the 2019-20 season.
Yahoo Sports - Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, marking Norway's first-ever advancement to the quarterfinals.
Yahoo Sports - Haaland scored both goals for Norway, bringing his total to seven goals in the tournament, tying him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot.
Sky Sports - Haaland scored in the 79th minute with a header and added a second goal from long range.
Sky Sports - Neymar scored a late penalty for Brazil, but it was only a consolation goal.
WHERE:
Sky Sports - The match took place in Miami.
WHEN:
Yahoo Sports - Norway is scheduled to play England in the quarter-finals on Saturday at 10pm UK time.
Sky Sports - Norway's quarter-final match against England is scheduled for Saturday at 10pm UK time.
Sky Sports - Norway's next match is scheduled against England on Saturday at 10pm UK time.
WHY:
Yahoo Sports - The success of Norway's national team is attributed to players like Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Sørloth, who are important for their clubs.
Yahoo Sports - Haaland's scoring ability has been crucial for Norway, helping them achieve success in the World Cup after a long absence since 1998.
HOW:
Sky Sports - Haaland's first goal against Brazil came from a header, while his second was a low drive from outside the Brazil box.
Yahoo Sports - Haaland scored his first goal by heading a cross from Andreas Schjelderup.
Sky Sports - Haaland's second goal was a low drive from outside the Brazil box.
At a NATO summit, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney humorously suggested recruiting soccer star Erling Haaland for Canada's next World Cup squad, to which Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere quipped, "He is not for sale." Haaland has made a significant impact at the World Cup, scoring seven goals and tying with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot. Norway is set to face England in the quarter-finals on Saturday at 10 PM UK time.