Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 win over Brazil that showcased the young striker on soccer’s biggest stage.

Norway striker Erling Haaland is a prominent figure at the 2026 World Cup. Haaland has gained social media fame through viral trends and a Nike commercial with Channing Tatum. Nike has released a collaborative collection with Haaland featuring soccer gear and apparel.

The Norwegian star striker once said his team could never win the World Cup. After defeating Brazil, the impossible is looking more possible.

The Manchester City and Arsenal totems are ready to take their Premier League battle to football's biggest stage of all

Erling Haaland got on the board twice against Brazil in the World Cup round of 16.

As Norway's totemic striker Erling Haaland guided his country into the latter stages of the 2026 World Cup, a doctored video appearing to show him being startled by his own reflection was viewed millions of times on Chinese social media.

Follow Brazil vs. Norway live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

Isabel Haugseng Johansen, the longtime girlfriend of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, grew up in the same Norwegian hometown and even played for the same youth soccer club.