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Matheus Cunha: Brazil's FIFA World Cup exit 'most difficult' day of my career

Matheus Cunha described Brazil's FIFA World Cup elimination as the hardest day of his life in football, after the South American giants suffered a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the last 16 on Sunday.

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'We are having a great party here' - Solbakken salutes Norway after Brazil shock

Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time after beating Brazil 2-1 in a thrilling last-16 clash, with head coach Stale Solbakken praising the spirit and togetherness that has driven his side through the tournament.

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Unstoppable Erling Haaland sends Brazil packing as Norway reach first ever World Cup quarterfinal

Erling Haaland scored both goals as Norway beat Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup last 16 clash at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.

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Stale Solbakken backs Norway to challenge Brazil despite Carlo Ancelotti praise

Norway manager Stale Solbakken has insisted his team had nothing but respect for Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti ahead of their FIFA World Cup last-16 meeting, explaining that a viral dressing-room video was never intended to provoke the Italian.

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Erling Haaland scores late winner as Norway knock out Ivory Coast

Erling Haaland scored late to help Norway into the last 16 at the FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.

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Solbakken backs ‘powerhouse’ Haaland to carry Norway’s World Cup dream vs Ivory Coast

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has praised Erling Haaland for leading from the front as his team prepares for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

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