Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland share moment of mutual respect minutes after Norway knocked Brazil out of the FIFA World Cup

× Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland shared a moment of mutual respect after Norway knocked Brazil out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Vikings defeated the five-time world champions 2-1 on Sunday, July 5. Ad Haaland was the hero on the day, scoring twice in the second half before Neymar reduced the deficit from the penalty spot in stoppage time.

The win extended Norway's unbeaten run against Brazil to five games (two wins, three draws). After the match, Haaland and Vinicius shared a moment of sportsmanship. While the Norwegian was speaking to reporters in the media zone, the Brazilian forward beckoned to him from the side, and the two stars exchanged a brief shake and hug.

Ad Trending Vinicius had a decent outing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring four times and providing an assist in five games. The Real Madrid star scored in all three of Brazil's group stage games (Morocco, Haiti, Scotland) but failed to find the net in the knockout phase. Haaland, meanwhile, is having a tournament to remember.

In his debut FIFA World Cup, the Manchester City star has bagged seven goals from four matches, and will look to add to his tally in the quarter-final against England. Stale Solbakken's side will face the Three Lions at the Miami Stadium on July 11. Ad Erling Haaland shares insight on his mindset after scoring a brace against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Following his brace against Brazil on Sunday, Erling Haaland shared an insight into his mindset when he takes to the pitch.

He insisted that his primary purpose is to score goals, and he does so naturally by staying focused and taking his chances. Ad "My life is to score. I don't really know what I do, this is just the way I am.

It's all about staying focused, and when the chance comes, I know exactly what to do," Haaland said (as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on X).The prolific Manchester City star is the first player to score as many as seven goals in his first four World Cup appearances since Gerd Muller, who scored eight at the 1970 World Cup. × Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Okenna Okere Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland shared a moment of mutual respect after Norway knocked Brazil out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Vikings defeated the five-time world champions 2-1 on Sunday, July 5. Ad Haaland was the hero on the day, scoring twice in the second half before Neymar reduced the deficit from the penalty spot in stoppage time.

The win extended Norway's unbeaten run against Brazil to five games (two wins, three draws). After the match, Haaland and Vinicius shared a moment of sportsmanship. While the Norwegian was speaking to reporters in the media zone, the Brazilian forward beckoned to him from the side, and the two stars exchanged a brief shake and hug.

Ad Trending Vinicius had a decent outing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring four times and providing an assist in five games. The Real Madrid star scored in all three of Brazil's group stage games (Morocco, Haiti, Scotland) but failed to find the net in the knockout phase. Haaland, meanwhile, is having a tournament to remember.

In his debut FIFA World Cup, the Manchester City star has bagged seven goals from four matches, and will look to add to his tally in the quarter-final against England. Stale Solbakken's side will face the Three Lions at the Miami Stadium on July 11. Ad Erling Haaland shares insight on his mindset after scoring a brace against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Following his brace against Brazil on Sunday, Erling Haaland shared an insight into his mindset when he takes to the pitch.

He insisted that his primary purpose is to score goals, and he does so naturally by staying focused and taking his chances. Ad "My life is to score. I don't really know what I do, this is just the way I am.

It's all about staying focused, and when the chance comes, I know exactly what to do," Haaland said (as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on X).The prolific Manchester City star is the first player to score as many as seven goals in his first four World Cup appearances since Gerd Muller, who scored eight at the 1970 World Cup. × Was this article helpful?

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