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Haaland's late double secures Norway's first World Cup quarter‑final

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Erling Haaland's late double gave Norway a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending the team into the World Cup quarter‑finals for the first time and earning praise as one of the greatest days in Norwegian football.

In a stunning 2‑1 victory over Brazil, Erling Haaland netted a late double to secure Norway’s first World Cup quarter‑final appearance. Coach Ståle Solbakken hailed the win as “the greatest day in Norwegian football history” while Haaland called it “one of the sickest” moments. akupunkturabielsko.pl

The win sparked massive celebrations in Oslo, with tens of thousands taking to the streets and converging at the royal palace where Crown Prince Haakon greeted fans in a Norway scarf.

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