Haaland Hails Sickest Day as Norway Stun Brazil in Thriller

Erling Haaland described it as one of the greatest days in Norwegian football history after he personally dismantled Brazil with a stunning brace in their last-16 match, according to The Guardian. The Norway and Manchester City striker struck twice in the final stretch to secure a remarkable 2-1 win.

Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute with a towering header before adding a low, long-range drive that found the corner and left the Brazilians stunned, as reported by Sky Sports. Neymar, appearing as a substitute for only his second outing of the tournament, pulled one back with a stoppage-time penalty, but it was not enough.

Brazil had squandered a golden chance to take the lead when Bruno Guimaraes saw a first-half spot-kick saved by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged disappointment but urged the squad to look ahead, signalling a need to bring in a new generation of players for the Selecao.

Norway now advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face England, setting up what promises to be a fascinating clash between Haaland and the ten men who survived their own Azteca thriller.