Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday’s last-16 clash. Haaland’s late winner against Ivory Coast — his fifth goal at the tournament — secured Norway’s first victory in a World Cup knockout game, […] The post Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16 appeared first on The Namibian .
Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday’s last-16 clash.
Haaland’s late winner against Ivory Coast — his fifth goal at the tournament — secured Norway’s first victory in a World Cup knockout game, marking a memorable return to the global stage after a 28-year absence.
Now they are hoping to repeat their famous 1998 group-stage victory over five-time world champions Brazil and earn a place in the quarter-finals.
Haaland may have rated Norway’s chances of defeating Brazil as “very small” but history offers encouragement.
The Norwegians have never lost to the Selecao, with two wins and two draws from their four previous meetings.
Coach Stale Solbakken was a midfielder in the squad when Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the knockout phase almost three decades ago before exiting in the last 16.
