East Rutherford (New Jersey), July 6 -- Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the nation's history, sealing a 2-1 victory that condemned five-time champions Brazil to their earliest exit from the tournament since 1990.

The Round of 16 clash at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday was played before a sellout crowd of 80,663, most of them in Brazilian yellow. By the final whistle, it was the Norwegian red that was celebrating one of the greatest results in the country's footballing history.

Nyland Denies Brazil Repeatedly Brazil had the better of the early chances despite Norway dominating possession. Matheus Cunha was brought down in the box in the 12th minute and a pe...