Haaland brace dumps Brazil out, Norway face England in quarter-final

Brazil are out, Haaland scored twice

Your team did it. Norway 2–1 Brazil in the round of 16 on Sunday, and Erling Haaland scored both goals (3) (4) (6). Brazil are out of the World Cup. Kristoffer Ajer was also named among the standout performers (3). Brazil's football director Rodrigo Caetano confirmed Carlo Ancelotti stays for the 2030 cycle: "It is now up to us to emphasise the need for a cycle that proceeds normally, with a little more calmness; continuing our work with the coach through the 2030 World Cup" (3).

Norway are into the quarter-finals after 28 years away from this tournament. The Viking chants in Rio are not stopping.

England next, and altitude may be a factor

England in the quarter-finals. The FA is reportedly worried about the physical toll of playing at altitude before facing Norway (1). That could work in your team's favour. Ståle Solbakken has this squad believing they can beat anyone.

Ødegaard vs his Arsenal family

Martin Ødegaard captained the side past Brazil and now faces his Arsenal teammates. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke are all in the England squad (6). Spain and Belgium await on the other side of the draw (6).

Haaland: we got balls

Norway's biggest star had an unusual explanation for why this team is clicking. "Vi fick pungkulor," Haaland told Expressen, roughly, we got balls (2). He means courage. The direct translation lands differently, but the message is clear: this squad is fearless.

Haaland vs Pickford, a duel that defies stats

More personal history in the quarter-final. Jordan Pickford will face Haaland, and the numbers split evenly: Haaland has scored past Pickford before, but the England keeper has also stopped him in key moments. The Argentine press is billing it as the duel within the duel (5).