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Erling Haaland’s late double and Orjan Nyland’s penalty save sealed a 2-1 win for Norway over Brazil, sending the Scandinavians into the last eight at the expense of a nation haunted by six consecutive defeats to European sides.
Erling Haaland's brace and Ørjan Nyland's clutch saves stunned Brazil, ending their long run of quarterfinal appearances and setting up a clash with the Mexico-England winner.
Brazil will face Norway in the World Cup round of 16 with coach Carlo Ancelotti opting to start Gabriel Martinelli in place of the injured Lucas Paquetá, while Norway welcomes back Julian Ryerson but misses Marcus Pederson due to illness.
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti has opted to start Gabriel Martinelli in place of the hamstrung Lucas Paquetá, a move that could reshape the team's attacking dynamics against a resilient Norwegian side.
France edged Paraguay 1‑0 while Morocco crushed Canada 3‑0, each securing a spot in the quarter‑finals and setting up intriguing match‑ups ahead.
Mexico aims to break a 40‑year drought in World Cup knockout stages, leveraging home advantage and high‑altitude conditions, while Brazil faces Norway with key players and injury setbacks.
Mexico is leveraging its home-field advantage at Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years, facing England in a crucial match.
Brazil enters the round of 16 as a modest favorite, but Norway’s attacking firepower and home-grown talent could tip the balance.
The last round of group play will determine the final eight teams advancing to the round of 32, with key fixtures and emerging storylines shaping the tournament's next phase.
Norway's star striker Erling Haaland will sit out the final Group I encounter with France, a tactical move by coach Ståle Solbakken to keep the squad fresh for the knockout rounds.
The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions combine seasoned analysis, youthful flair, and even a canine voice to preview key matchups and emerging storylines.
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi delivered unforgettable performances that set new records and marked milestones in World Cup history.
The San Antonio Spurs clinched a pivotal Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks, leveling the Finals at 2-1. Meanwhile, a judge's decision to reinstate Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby amid a betting scandal has ignited a firestorm across college sports.
Erling Haaland is set to make his international comeback for Norway in a Sunday friendly against Morocco in New Jersey, a test that precedes their shared push toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Norway and Morocco will meet in a friendly on Sunday in New Jersey, marking Haaland's long‑awaited return and a battle of contrasting recent form.
Norway will face Sweden at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, featuring star forwards Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak, with the match also streamed on Fubo and Prime Video.
Norway will host Sweden in Oslo on June 1, 2026, in a high‑stakes friendly that offers both teams a last chance to sharpen their squads before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.