Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to their first World Cup quarterfinal with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil on Sunday, condemning the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. The victory at New York New Jersey Stadium sets up a quarterfinal clash for Norway against either cohosts Mexico or England.

Norway's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a sensational performance, saving a first-half penalty from Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes. The match remained goalless until the final 11 minutes when Haaland found the net twice to secure the improbable win for his side.

Haaland's brace brings his tournament total to seven goals, drawing him level with Lionel Messi. Brazil, who had been seeking to end a 24-year World Cup drought, were left to rue missed opportunities, including the saved penalty and several other close chances.

The implications of this result are significant for both nations. Norway celebrates a historic milestone, reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. For Brazil, the loss marks a disappointing end to their campaign and their earliest World Cup departure in over three decades, continuing a trend of being eliminated by European opposition.

Brazil's lineup saw one change, with Gabriel Martinelli starting in place of the injured Lucas Paqueta, a reward for his decisive goal in the previous round. Norway was bolstered by the return of defender Julian Ryerson, who had recovered from a thigh injury.

Early in the match, Norway thought they had taken the lead when Patrick Berg scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Brazil was later awarded a penalty after a foul in the box, but Nyland's crucial save denied Guimaraes the opening goal.

Nyland continued to be a vital presence for Norway, making key saves against Martinelli and Vinicius Junior throughout the match. Despite Brazil's pressure and possession, it was Haaland who ultimately delivered the decisive blows for Norway.

Brazil managed to pull a goal back deep into stoppage time through a second penalty, converted by Neymar, but it proved to be too late to overturn Norway's lead. This marks the sixth consecutive World Cup where Brazil has been eliminated by a European team.