New Jersey, July 6 -- Erling Haaland delivered the biggest performance of his international career as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to storm into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in history, ending one of the tournament favourites' title dreams at a packed MetLife Stadium here on Monday.
Haaland struck twice in the final 11 minutes to script a famous victory that will rank among the greatest in Norwegian football history. The prolific striker took his tally to seven goals in his maiden World Cup, drawing level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in a thrilling Golden Boot race.
The victory also echoed Norway's famous 2-1 triumph over Brazil at the 1998 World Cup, but this one carried even greater signifi...