Haaland leads Norway past Brazil, Ibrahimović praises 'Hungry Lion'

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned Brazil in the Round of 16, securing their first ever World Cup quarter‑final spot. The striker, now with seven goals in the tournament, has become the tournament //_golden_// boot race front‑runner alongside Messi and Mbappé. sweetbonanza.qpon

Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimović hailed the Vikings, comparing them to Sweden’s 1994 third‑place run and calling the Norwegian side a "hungry lion". Norway will face the winner of the Mexico‑England match in the next round, marking a historic moment for a nation that last reached the Round of 16 in 1998.