No hesitation: Schjelderup reveals Haaland secret | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup played a decisive role in Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Brought on at half-time, the Benfica winger provided both assists for Erling Haaland’s goals, playing a key role in helping the Nordic side reach the quarter-finals.

At the end of the match, the Eagles player did not hide his admiration for his international teammate and was full of praise for the Manchester City striker. "Haaland is a monster. We’re talking about the best centre-forward in the world. You just have to pass him the ball without thinking twice and he scores. I’m happy to be Norwegian and to have him playing for us. With him, we have a player who can decide any game. All the credit goes to Erling," he added.

Schjelderup and Oscar Bobb were brought on at half-time, replacing Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sørloth in a change that ended up shifting the course of the match. The Benfica winger said he was pleased to have made such a decisive contribution to one of the biggest wins in the recent history of the Norwegian national team.

"I’m ready whenever they need me, and it was fantastic to be able to contribute. It’s an incredible feeling to be in the World Cup quarter-finals. We’re very happy and excited for the next game," he said. The win over Brazil is being described as one of the most memorable moments in the history of Norwegian football, and is being compared to the 2-1 victory over the Seleção at the 1998 World Cup.

Benfica, after celebrating qualification with his family at the end of the match.

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