Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway eliminated Brazil 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, joining an exclusive club of players who have broken Brazilian hearts on football's biggest stage.
Brazil have never beaten Norway across four senior men's internationals. With a 2026 World Cup Round of 16 rematch looming, the historical pattern reads less like coincidence and more like a recurring tactical puzzle.
Since 1966, Messi has joined a select few players to score two direct free-kick goals at the World Cup. Drawing on the atmosphere of the moment and the sport's historical traditions, this piece explores the significance of this rare skill on football's biggest stage.
Canadian midfielder Koné suffered fractures to both tibia and fibula against Qatar and requires surgery, as the World Cup once again delivers a cruel injury that can rewrite a national team's destiny.
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