Erling Haaland, 25, did what seemed impossible: he scored two goals against Brazil and knocked the five-time world champion out of the 2026 World Cup. One with a header, the other from long range. Enough for Norway to win 2-1 at MetLish Stadium in New Jersey and reach the quarterfinals for the first time in its history.
On the other side, Neymar pulled one back with a penalty in the final minute. It was his goal, but also his farewell: hours after the match, he announced that he is retiring from the Brazilian national team.
Haaland did not stay quiet. He posted a message that went viral instantly, with nearly 17 million views in just a few hours, and then another celebrating the milestone: “The 28-year wait was worth it”, he wrote, referring to the years Norway waited to return to a World Cup. With this brace, he also drew level with Messi and Mbappé in the tournament’s scoring table.
