2026 FIFA World Cup: Norway Knocks Off Brazil, England Upsets Mexico

Sunday saw two more FIFA World Cup Round of 16 games. At MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey:  Erling Haaland scored twice (79', 90') as Norway advanced to their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal by shocking Brazil 2-1.  


At Azteca Stadium, Mexico: 


Jude Belllingham scored twice (36', 38') while Harry Kane converted a penalty kick in the 60th minute as England stunned hosts Mexico 3-2. 


Norway and England will face each other in a quarterfinal match this coming Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida (2:00 PM Pacific Time, FOX) 

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