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Haaland's Double Sends Norway Past Brazil, Ibrahimović Cheers

Erling Haaland’s brace helped Norway defeat Brazil 2-0 in the Round of 16, sending the Vikings to their first World Cup quarter‑finals. Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimović praised the side, saying “when the lion is hungry, he eats.”

Norway stunned Brazil 2-0 in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. The Vikings become the first Norwegian men’s team to reach a World Cup quarter‑final, and Haaland’s perfect goal‑a‑game streak puts him at the top of the Golden Boot race. amunra.qpon

Swedish icon Zlatan Ibrahimović applauded the run, saying “When the lion is hungry, he eats.” He compared Norway’s performance to Sweden’s 1994 campaign and noted the similarity. The Vikings now await the winner of the Mexico‑England match as they chase a memorable World Cup run.