World Cup 2026: Brazil 1-2 Norway - Erling Haaland scores double to knock five-time winners out despite Neymar's stoppage-time penalty

Erling Haaland dumped Brazil out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage as his brilliant late double secured a 2-1 win for Norway to set up a quarter-final against England. <p>The Manchester City striker broke the deadlock in the 79th minute when he towered above Arsenal nemesis Gabriel to head beyond Alisson, then added a superb second when his low drive from long range found the corner to leave the five-time winners stunned.</p><p>Neymar, on as a substitute for only his second appearance of the tournament, pulled a goal back with a late penalty but Haaland's heroics punished Brazil's wastefulness, with Bruno Guimaraes having had an earlier spot-kick saved by Orjan Nyland.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/brazil-vs-norway/live/549856">As it happened</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/brazil-vs-norway/teams/549856">Teams</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/brazil-vs-norway/stats/549856">Stats</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/13556636/world-cup-2026-bracket-and-knockout-fixtures-whos-facing-who-in-the-last-32-and-route-to-final">Knockout bracket</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/13481245/world-cup-2026-fixture-schedule-and-uk-kick-off-times-day-by-day-breakdown-of-all-104-matches-including-england-scotland"><strong>World Cup day-by-day schedule</strong></a><strong> | Latest: </strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13509050/world-cup-2026-news-and-live-updates-usa-canada-and-mexico-build-up-plus-latest-on-trump-tickets-and-fans" target="_blank"><strong>World Cup</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/WCfollow" target="_blank">Follow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App</a></strong></li></ul><p>Haaland's goals take him to seven at the World Cup, putting him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the race for the <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/13556951/world-cup-2026-golden-boot-race-lionel-messi-kylian-mbappe-harry-kane-and-erling-haaland-in-epic-battle">Golden Boot</a>. They also mean he has now scored in 14 consecutive internationals for Norway, extending an extraordinary run.</p><p>As Norway prepare for the first World Cup quarter-final in their history, Brazil, under Carlo Ancelotti, are left to rue another early tournament exit, with Guimaraes' botched penalty, following a stuttered run-up, one of several missed opportunities.</p><p>Substitute Endrick poked a one-on-one chance wide soon after coming off the bench, while Vinicius Jr was denied by the excellent Nyland, who also pulled off a sensational save to prevent a Kristoffer Ajer own goal a few minutes after Haaland's opener.</p><widget id="11"></widget><p>Norway will now face England's in the last eight on Saturday at 10pm UK time in Miami. Haaland's outstanding form gives them hope of going all the way.</p> <widget id="2"></widget><h3><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/brazil-vs-norway/live/549856">The key moments from New Jersey</a></h3><ul><li>14: <strong>PENALTY SAVED!</strong> Bruno Guimaraes has his spot-kick saved by Nyland</li><li>40: <strong>SAVE! </strong>Nyland makes a big save from Vinicius Jr at his near post</li><li>59 <strong>WASTE!</strong> Endrick is put through by Vinicius Jr but pokes wide</li><li>68 <strong>SUB!</strong> Neymar is applauded onto the pitch as he appears as a substitute</li><li>79: <strong>GOAL! </strong>Haaland rises above Gabriel to head in Andreas Schjelderup's cross</li><li>85: <strong>SAVE! </strong>A back-peddling Nyland sensationally prevents an Ajer own goal</li><li>90: <strong>GOAL! </strong>Haaland drills in his second from outside the Brazil box</li><li>90+10: <strong>GOAL! </strong>Neymar converts a penalty but it's only a consolation</li></ul><h3>In pictures: Haaland's brilliance</h3> <widget id="5"></widget> <widget id="6"></widget> <widget id="7"></widget><h3>...and Neymar's tears</h3> <widget id="8"></widget> <widget id="9"></widget> <widget id="10"></widget><h3>Neville: Incredible Haaland spooked Gabriel</h3><p>Speaking on <em>ITV</em>, <em>Sky Sports</em> pundit <strong>Gary Neville</strong> said: "Haaland spooked Gabriel, maybe.</p><p>"Sometimes you say with these players that they've never done it on the world stage. That argument has been removed with Haaland. I'm delighted for him. He's a big personality.</p> <widget id="3"></widget><p>"I'm fuming with Gabriel from a personal point of view. He knows that forward better than anyone: for him to stay five yards off him and go for a straight race on a header, it's crazy from Gabriel.</p><p>"Block his run, get tight to him. But he's the best at that Haaland. Once he runs at you and gets a run on you, you're dead."</p><h3>Haaland's incredible numbers</h3><ul><li>Haaland has now scored in his last 14 competitive international matches for Norway, netting 27 goals across this run.</li><li>He last failed to score in a competitive match for his nation in October 2024 against Austria in the UEFA Nations League.</li><li>Haaland is the first Norway player to score two goals in a knockout match in a major international tournament.</li><li>Haaland has now scored 62 times in 54 appearances for Norway.</li></ul><h3>Rate the players</h3> <widget id="12"></widget>