Erling Haaland scores a brace as Norway defeat Brazil and advance to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both France 24 and The Hindu report that Haaland’s two goals decide the match, taking his total to six and seven goals at the tournament. The Hindu notes that this places Haaland level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé on the World Cup goal count, highlighting the striker’s scoring impact during the competition. France 24 describes Brazil as unable to stop Haaland, leading to Norway’s progression. The two outlets also agree that the result sends Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time in their World Cup history, underscoring the milestone for the team. While the accounts focus on Haaland’s finishing and goal tally, they align on the match outcome and the tournament advancement: Norway eliminate Brazil with Haaland’s two goals and secure a quarterfinal berth.