\n\nThe Manchester City striker’s brace sealed a historic victory, with goalkeeper Orjan Nyland also credited for a crucial contribution in the qualification push.

\n\n“We played fantastically today,” Haaland said after the match. “What I want to tell the Norwegians celebrating in the streets? I’d love to join them on the street too.” (laughs)

\n\nNorway are now emerging as genuine challengers to Europe’s elite. “We are one of the best teams in Europe,” Haaland stated plainly. “And perhaps one of the best in the world.”

\n\n“I dreamed of taking Norway to the World Cup,” he added. “But to be honest, I never expected us to beat Brazil. I was wrong. Nothing is impossible.”

\n\nTheir next step comes in the quarter-final against England, where Haaland hinted at extra motivation to extend Norway’s fairytale run.

\n\nThe victory over Brazil marked the end of the Seleção’s unbeaten streak, a result that has set the stage for a potential World Cup debut for the Norwegians.",