Norway Stuns Brazil: Haaland's Historic Performance at FIFA World Cup 2026

Norway has made history by defeating Brazil in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking their first-ever quarter-final qualification. Erling Haaland was the star of the match, scoring two late goals and setting a record for scoring in 14 consecutive international matches. This article explores Haaland's remarkable achievements and Norway's journey in the tournament, highlighting their unexpected victory over the five-time champions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 6, 2026, 05:52 IST

Norway's Historic Victory Over Brazil

In a remarkable turn of events, Norway triumphed over Brazil in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a significant achievement in their football history. This unexpected outcome saw the five-time champions eliminated before reaching the quarter-finals, while Norway advanced to their first-ever quarter-finals. The standout player for Norway was their iconic striker, Erling Haaland, who netted two crucial goals in the 80th and 90th minutes, securing the victory. With this performance, Haaland has set a new record, scoring in 14 consecutive international matches for Norway, a feat unmatched by any player globally. During this streak, he has amassed an impressive total of 27 goals, including his brace against Brazil. Previously, the record was held by Malaysia's Abdul Ghani Minhat, who scored in 11 consecutive matches from 1961 to 1962.

Erling Haaland's Record-Breaking Streak

Match No.	Opponent	Goals
1	vs. Slovenia	1
2	vs. Kazakhstan	3
3	vs. Moldova	2
4	vs. Israel	1
5	vs. Italy	1
6	vs. Estonia	1
7	vs. Moldova	5
8	vs. Israel	3
9	vs. Estonia	2
10	vs. Italy	1
11	vs. Iraq	2
12	vs. Senegal	2
13	vs. Ivory Coast	1
14	vs. Brazil	2
	Total	27

Haaland's Record-Breaking Achievements

Erling Haaland has also made history by scoring in his first four consecutive matches at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first European player to achieve this since Christian Vieri in 1998. He has recorded four match-winning goals in the tournament, tying with Gerd Müller for the second-most winning goals in a single World Cup campaign. The players with the highest number of match-winning goals in a single World Cup are:

5 - Grzegorz Lato (1974)
5 - Salvatore Schillaci (1990)
4 - Erling Haaland (2026)
4 - Gerd Müller (1970)

Additionally, Haaland has equaled Gerd Müller's record of scoring 7 goals in his first four World Cup appearances. Currently, he leads the Golden Boot race alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, who also have 7 goals in the tournament.