Haaland vs Alisson: Head-to-head record ahead of Brazil vs Norway
Ahead of their World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, we look at the history between Erling Haaland and goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Brazil and Norway are set to face off this Sunday, July 5, in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Beyond the high stakes of the tournament, the match features a compelling personal rivalry between Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.
Across their four previous meetings, Alisson has largely held the upper hand, recording two clean sheets against the striker. The Brazilian goalkeeper even provided an assist during a 2022 clash, setting up Mohamed Salah for the winning goal in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
However, the narrative has shifted as Haaland has become increasingly dangerous against the keeper. The Norwegian forward scored his first goal against Alisson in November 2023, and in their most recent encounter in February 2026, he successfully converted a penalty to help Manchester City secure a 2-1 win.
For Norway, this match carries significant emotional weight, with local media framing it as the biggest game in the nation's football history, invoking memories of their 1998 World Cup win over Brazil. Brazil, meanwhile, enters the match following a hard-fought comeback victory against Japan in the previous round.