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Brazil's World Cup hopes were dashed by Erling Haaland, whose stunning brace propelled Norway to the quarterfinals.

Right at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, nobody would have predicted that Norway would reach the quarterfinals after defeating Brazil.

The sight and sound of Norway’s Viking Row celebration has become one of the sights and sounds of this increasingly engrossing World Cup. Never was it louder than in New Jersey on Sunday evening, when talisman Erling Haaland scored two late goals to see off Brazil and book his side a quarter-final date against England on Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti has come under severe scrutiny for his decision to bring on Neymar against Norway when his team needed goals.

England will face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final showdown this Saturday, with their eyes on the ultimate football prize. The Three Lions progressed to the final eight on Sunday night with a