Erling Haaland cements superstar status, scores twice in Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil ^14.9%

NBC News - By Tim Rohan - 7/6/2026, 1:25 AM

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland roamed the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike. He stood about a half-foot taller than most of the Brazilians. But they swarmed and bottled him up until the 79th minute, when his chance came in an instant.... more