Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history
But Nyland’s save on a penalty kick by Bruno Guimarães in the 14th minute changed the trajectory of this match.Many wondered why Vini Jr., a superstar who had four goals in the World Cup before this match, handed the ball to Guimarães to take his first career penalty for Brazil. He now has seven in this World Cup, tying him with France's Kylian Mbappé and Argentina's Lionel Messi as they contend for the Golden Boot Award as the top goalscorer in the tournament.Brazil was awarded another penalty shot shortly after Haaland’s second goal, which Neymar took this time. After he and Nyland were seen jawing back and forth, Neymar buried the attempt, which was ultimately a consolation goal.
- ▪But Nyland’s save on a penalty kick by Bruno Guimarães in the 14th minute changed the trajectory of this match.Many wondered why Vini Jr., a superstar who had four goals in the World Cup before this match, handed the ball to Guimarães to ta
- ▪He now has seven in this World Cup, tying him with France's Kylian Mbappé and Argentina's Lionel Messi as they contend for the Golden Boot Award as the top goalscorer in the tournament.Brazil was awarded another penalty shot shortly after H
- ▪After he and Nyland were seen jawing back and forth, Neymar buried the attempt, which was ultimately a consolation goal.
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Sports Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history Haaland struck in the 79th and 90th minutes at New York/New Jersey Stadium as Neymar's late penalty proved only a consolation By Scott Thompson Fox News Published July 5, 2026 7:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video MOROCCO IS QUARTERFINALS BOUND 🇲🇦👀 Instant Reaction to Morocco's 3-0 shoutout win vs Canada ⚽️ Bob Bradley and Kaylyn Kyle react to Morocco returning to the Quarterfinals after shutting out Canada 3-0, thanks to Azzedine Ounahi's Round of 16 brace.
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