Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup round of 16 thriller, with Erling Haaland’s team eliminating Gabriel Martinelli’s Selecao to reach the quarterfinals.
The upset ended Brazil’s tournament in the first knockout round despite pre-tournament favorite status. Haaland, Norway’s star striker, played a central role in the attacking phases that decided the match.
Brazil’s young squad had impressed in group play but could not overcome Norway’s organized defending and clinical finishing. South American media reacted with disappointment to another early World Cup exit.
Norway advances to face a fellow European side in the last eight, continuing an unexpected run in the expanded 48-team format.
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