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Global Media Reacts to Norway's Quarterfinal Advance: Haaland is Bigger Than Brazil

Global media reactions to Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Dagbladet: "We eliminated Brazil, the five-time world champions."

Globo Esporte: "Brazil exits in the Round of 16, MetLife Stadium dances to a Norwegian samba."

DPA: "A proud footballing nation is on its knees. Fans are asking how long it will take for the Seleção to shine again at the World Cup."

Marca: "Haaland's two goals ended Brazil's dream of a sixth title."

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Gazzetta dello Sport: "Haaland is bigger than Brazil. His two super goals punished a lackluster Seleção. Ancelotti goes home."

BBC: "Struggling Brazil needs major surgery. The question, however, is whether Ancelotti is the right man to perform it."

ESPN: "Haaland struck like lightning, eliminating Brazil and sending Norway to the quarterfinals."

idnes.cz: "Haaland's two goals brought the planet's most football-mad country back down to earth."

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