New Jersey, July 6 -- Erling Haaland described Norway's stunning FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Brazil as "one of the most insane days in Norwegian history" after his second-half brace powered the Scandinavian nation into the quarter-finals for the first time, reported ESPN.

Haaland scored twice in a famous 2-1 win over the five-time world champions at MetLife Stadium, sending Norway into the last eight, where they will face the winners of the Mexico-England clash.

Reflecting on the historic achievement, the Manchester City striker said the victory would be remembered as the greatest in Norwegian football history.

"Maybe this will write history in Norway," Haaland said, as per ESPN. "Everyone just needs to enjoy themselves. Th...