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Haaland Brace Sends Norway to WC Quarters, Ties Top Scorer

7/6/2026

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Erling Haaland scored a brace to beat Brazil, sending Norway to the World Cup quarter-finals and becoming joint top scorer with seven goals.
He is under a Manchester City contract through 2034, estimated at €141.8 million, with the club expecting a world-record fee for any sale.
Alfie Haaland said anyone would want to play for Real Madrid, with the club possibly waiting until after Vinícius Júnior or Mbappé depart.

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Erling Haaland scored a brace to beat Brazil, sending Norway to the World Cup quarter-finals and becoming joint top scorer with seven goals.
He is under a Manchester City contract through 2034, estimated at €141.8 million, with the club expecting a world-record fee for any sale.
Alfie Haaland said anyone would want to play for Real Madrid, with the club possibly waiting until after Vinícius Júnior or Mbappé depart.