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Ahead of Norway's quarter-final, Haaland says a win is unlikely and urges reporters to put pressure on England, while noting it's odd facing his Manchester City teammates John Stones and Marc Guehi.
Erling Haaland’s seven goals at this World Cup have boosted his popularity on American social media, helped by his on-field dominance (tied for second in the tournament behind Messi) and his prolific Manchester City form—20+ league goals in six straight seasons—signaling that Norway’s World Cup hopes hinge on his scoring prowess.
Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup, with Erling Haaland scoring a late double after Bruno Guimarães missed an early penalty; Endrick had a disappointing cameo while Neymar's stoppage-time goal was too late to save Brazil, who were eliminated as Norway reached the quarter-finals for the first time. The piece also features GOAL's player ratings for Brazil.
Erling Haaland scored twice to send Norway to the quarterfinals over Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, while Vinícius Júnior again carried Brazil but was let down by a weak supporting cast and inconsistent tactics. The piece argues Vinícius is often scapegoated, but the real issue is Brazil's systemic shortcomings—lacking solid fullbacks, midfield, and attacking cohesion—contrasted with Haaland thriving in a well-built Norway setup.
Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 to reach its first-ever World Cup quarterfinals, dominating possession and tempo as Erling Haaland scored twice; Brazil’s performance showed a lack of identity and finish—missed penalty and a sitter—ending their long QF streak, while Norway’s high-press, Ødegaard-led midfield anchored the win and cemented the dark-horse narrative.
Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time double sealed a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending Norway to their first-ever World Cup quarter-finals; Solbakken hailed the night as Norway’s greatest, while celebrations rolled through Oslo. Brazil’s Neymar scored a late penalty but Ancelotti said the team must rebuild and integrate a new generation after the defeat.
Erling Haaland scored twice, including a late 90th-minute strike, to lift Norway to a 2-1 win over Brazil and reach their first World Cup quarterfinal, where they’ll face England in Miami; the Manchester City forward’s seven goals at the tournament have him tied for the Golden Boot lead with Messi and Mbappé.
SportsLine analyst Jon Eimer predicts Brazil to advance over Norway in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. Current odds: Brazil -130, Norway +370, draw +260, with a 2.5-goal over/under and Brazil -280 to advance. Eimer leans to Over 2.5 goals and highlights Haaland and Odegaard as key threats, noting three plus-money bets on SportsLine. Kickoff is 4 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, NJ; full picks are available on SportsLine.
Haaland scored Norway’s 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast to reach the World Cup Round of 16 (his fifth goal of the tournament), then stopped in Dallas’ Wild Bill’s Western Store wearing a Stetson and cowboy boots, posting “Howdy!” on social media; his on-field form keeps him among the top scorers as Norway prepares for Brazil in the knockout stage.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi moved to the top of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings with 6 goals after coming on as a substitute and scoring a superb free-kick against Jordan; Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele are tied for second with 4 goals each, while Vinícius Júnior and Erling Haaland also have 4, as Argentina finish the group stage with three wins.
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said he rested star Erling Haaland (and others) for the World Cup group-stage finale vs. France to protect tired players after long minutes, a move he defended despite fans’ calls to play him; Norway lost 4-1, Haaland remains a Golden Boot contender, and he’s set to return for the knockout round against Ivory Coast in Dallas.
Norway boss Ståle Solbakken rotated 10 players and benched Erling Haaland for the decisive group game against France to preserve energy for the knockout rounds after securing six points from wins over Iraq and Senegal; Haaland remains focused on team success rather than chasing the Golden Boot, while France fielded its first-choice lineup.
Erling Haaland struck twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to seal a place in the World Cup last 16, with Marcus Pedersen opening the scoring and Ismaïla Sarr netting a brace for Senegal; Ødegaard assisted Haaland's second as Norway held on amid late pressure.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches across North America. The tournament will feature a first-ever World Cup final halftime show and celebrity pregame programs, as fans flood venues from June to July. While Messi and Ronaldo near retirement, a new generation—led by Haaland, Lamine Yamal, Bukayo Saka and Alphonso Davies—is poised to shine, with marquee group-stage matchups and the knockout rounds shaping the drama across 16 U.S. host cities (plus games in Canada and Mexico). Ticket prices are fluctuating, but anticipation remains high as the world tunes in for a global-soccer spectacle and cultural moment.
NBC News previews the 2026 World Cup’s rising talents, led by Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior and Jamal Musiala, with Alphonso Davies also highlighted for Canada, as the players most likely to influence the tournament.