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Haaland's Double Leads Norway Past Brazil

Erling Haaland’s double against Brazil propelled Norway to its first World Cup quarter‑final, sparking praise from Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Erling Haaland netted two goals as Norway stunned Brazil 2‑1 in the Round of 16, securing the country’s first ever quarter‑final berth. The Viking’s perfect goal‑a‑game streak now stands at seven, placing him at the top of the Golden Boot race ahead of Messi and Mbappé.

After the match, Zlatan Ibrahimović praised the team, saying, "When the lion is hungry, he eats," and compared Norway to Sweden’s 1994 World Cup run. He noted that Norway, who last reached the Round of 16 in 1998, now has a chance for a historic run led by Haaland. catcrossgame.com