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Haaland Fires Norway Into FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals With Brace Against Brazil
Times of India·Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. He headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and then added another before the end of regulation time. The article also recalls a past moment when Haaland faced India.
Why It Matters
Norway's historic run is one of the biggest stories of the 2026 World Cup, and the India connection adds a fun local angle for Indian fans following the tournament.
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