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Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Channel News Asia Sunday 05 July 2026, 22:09 UTC 1 min read
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Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals East Rutherford, US: Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday (Jul 5) to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Manchester City striker Haaland headed Norway into the lead on 79 minutes and then crashed in a second in the 90th minute at the MetLife Stadium to bury Brazil's hopes of a sixth World Cup crown.

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals East Rutherford, US: Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday (Jul 5) to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Manchester City striker Haaland headed Norway into the lead on 79 minutes and then crashed in a second in the 90th minute at the MetLife Stadium to bury Brazil's hopes of a sixth World Cup crown. Source: AFP
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