India, July 6 -- It was Erling Haaland's moment as he scored a late brace to knock Brazil out of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway clinched a 2-1 win and advanced to the quarterfinals. It is also the five-time champions' earliest exit since 1990.

Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland was in hot form, producing sensational saves, including a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes. Haaland's brace also took him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe on seven goals.

Norway will face either co-hosts Mexico or England in the quarterfinals in Miami on July 11. It was also the sixth straight tournament in which Brazil have been knocked out by an opponent from Europe. The last time they failed to reach the last 8 was 36 years ago, when they ...