With a stunning header, Erling Haaland gave Norway the ticket to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals against Brazil. Norway clashed with Brazil on Sunday in a heavyweight Round of 16 battle, fighting for a coveted spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals at MetLife Stadium. Breaking the late-game deadlock with a magnificent aerial effort, Erling Haaland powered the Scandinavian side ahead while capturing his sixth goal of the tournament.
Following a brilliant sequence of build-up play that saw Norway switch the point of attack from right to left, Andreas Schjelderup collected the ball in the final third and utilized a slick dynamic move to open up a crossing window. Waiting in the penalty area was Haaland, who completely lost his marker, Gabriel, before launching into a stunning header that beat the keeper to open the scoring in the 80th minute.
Haaland beats Gabriel with the header to put Norway in front first 👀 pic.twitter.com/NRjJoPpFBv— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 5, 2026
The clinical finish allows Haaland to continue building his legendary resume, both for his national program and on the sport’s biggest international stage. Despite previously missing the group-stage showdown against France, this decisive strike against Brazil brings the Manchester City superstar’s staggering tally to six goals in just four career World Cup appearances.
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