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Haaland's Double Drives Norway Past Brazil to World Cup Quarterfinals

Erling Haaland's brace helped Norway defeat Brazil 2-0 in the Round of 16, sending the Vikings into their first World Cup quarterfinal. Zlatan Ibrahimović praised the team, likening them to Sweden's 1994 side.

Erling Haaland netted a brace as Norway edged Brazil 2-0 in the Round of 16, clinching a historic first quarter‑final berth. The Viking forward extended his perfect goal‑a‑game streak, marking his seventh World Cup goal and keeping him in the running for the Golden Boot alongside Messi and Mbappé. truewildgame.online

Following the win, Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimović praised the team, saying “When the lion is hungry, he eats” and comparing Norway to Sweden’s 1994 squad that finished third. Norway now awaits the winner of the Mexico‑England match, with hopes of creating one of the tournament’s most memorable runs.