Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland sends Norway into last-16 against Brazil

Erling Haaland scored his fifth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to send Norway into the last-16 of the competition where Brazil await.

It was the Manchester City striker who broke Ivory Coast hearts in Dallas with a dramatic 86th-minute winner, securing a historic 1-2 victory for Norway and booking a mouth-watering World Cup last-16 showdown against Brazil.

Up until that decisive moment, the City talisman had endured a quiet evening at the AT&T Stadium, largely isolated as Antonio Nusa’s stunning first-half curler was cancelled out by a brilliant, weaving equaliser from Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.

However, when central midfielder Patrick Berg drilled a late, low cutback across the six-yard box, Haaland was perfectly positioned to react first and bobble the ball home.

The late strike underscores the striker’s ruthless efficiency on the grandest stage, extending his extraordinary scoring streak to 13 consecutive competitive internationals for his country.

More importantly, Haaland’s fifth goal of this summer’s tournament seals a monumental milestone for Ståle Solbakken’s squad, marking the first time in football history that the Norwegian men’s national team has ever won a World Cup knockout fixture.

All eyes now turn to their monumental clash with Brazil on Sunday, July 5, where a spot in the quarter-finals will be on the line.

Erling Haaland match statistics vs Ivory Coast

1 Goal
90 Minutes
27 Touches
8 Accurate Passes
80% Pass Accuracy
5 Touches In Opposition Box
4 Clearances
3 Aerial Duels Won
3 Headed Clearances
2 Shots On Target
1 Chance Created
1 Big Chance Missed
1 Pass Into Final Third

Data courtesy of FotMob.