Pakistan, July 6 -- Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16, securing a historic place in the quarter-finals for the first time. Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty, but his late goal could not prevent Brazil from suffering a shocking elimination.

Brazil started brightly and earned a penalty after 13 minutes when Kristoffer Ajer fouled Matheus Cunha inside the box. However, Bruno Guimaraes failed to convert from the spot as Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a crucial save, leaving Brazil to regret the missed opportunity.

Norway's breakthrough came in the 79th minute after coach Stale Solbakken made decisive second-half substitutions. An...