Haaland Sends Brazil Packing: The 2026 World Cup Gets Its Biggest Shocker Yet!.
Norway achieved a historic milestone by reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time after a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil. Despite a missed penalty from Bruno Guimaraes earlier in the match, Erling Haaland decided the outcome with goals in the 79th and 90th minutes. Although Neymar converted a late stoppage-time penalty for Brazil, the five-time champions were eliminated before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990. With these two goals, Haaland moved to seven total, tying him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In other tournament action, England advanced to face Norway in the quarter-finals after a 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico:
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England’s strong start: Following an hour-long delay due to storms, Jude Bellingham scored twice in less than two minutes to give England the advantage.
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Mexican resistance: Julian Quinones narrowed the lead to 2-1 shortly before halftime.
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England’s disadvantage: Jarell Quansah was sent off early in the second half, forcing England to finish the match with only 10 men.
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Expanding the lead: Harry Kane successfully converted a penalty to re-establish a two-goal cushion after Anthony Gordon was fouled.
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Securing the win: Despite conceding a late penalty that allowed Raul Jimenez to score for Mexico, England utilized defensive substitutions and held on through 11 minutes of added time to secure the win.

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