Erling Haaland’s girlfriend revealed how she felt before Norway’s World Cup opener (Image via Getty)Norway created one of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing minutes to send his country into the quarter-finals for the first time. While fans celebrated his match-winning performance, another touching moment came away from the pitch.After the game, Haaland’s girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, shared an emotional message on Instagram. Her heartfelt words praised the Manchester City striker. The post quickly caught the attention of football fans, adding a personal touch to Norway’s unforgettable victory over five-time world champions Brazil.Isabel Haugseng Johansen celebrates Erling Haaland’s unforgettable night with heartfelt Instagram tributeErling Haaland’s girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen shares romantic message for Norwegian captain on IG after historic FIFA World Cup 2026 winErling Haaland once again proved why he is one of the world’s best strikers. The Norwegian captain scored two late goals to inspire a famous 2-1 win over Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. His brilliant display booked Norway’s place in the quarter-finals and kept their dream of winning the World Cup alive.Soon after the final whistle, his longtime partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, celebrated the special moment on Instagram. She posted a heartfelt message on her story. She expressed how proud she was of Haaland and everything he has achieved.In her story, Johansen wrote that watching Haaland reach this stage filled her with immense pride. She praised the effort he has put in over the years. She said he earned this success through dedication, hard work, and by never giving up, making the achievement even more meaningful.While Haaland often makes headlines for his performances on the pitch, Johansen has remained a constant source of support away from football.The couple’s relationship goes back many years. Both grew up in Bryne, Norway, and spent part of their childhood playing football in the youth system at Bryne FK. Although they knew each other from a young age, they only began dating in 2021 after Haaland had established himself as one of Europe’s brightest young football stars.Since then, they have mostly kept their private life away from the public eye. In December 2024, the couple welcomed their first child. Even with Haaland’s growing global fame, they have chosen to keep their family life quiet and out of the spotlight.Haaland’s performance against Brazil was memorable for more than just his two goals. After scoring his first goal, he almost removed his shirt in celebration. He quickly stopped after remembering that doing so would result in a yellow card. Since another booking could have affected his availability later in the tournament, he wisely celebrated without taking the risk.He then scored again in the 90th minute to give Norway a two-goal advantage. Brazil pulled one back through Neymar from the penalty spot, but Norway held on to complete one of the biggest shocks of the competition.The victory also secured Haaland’s place among the tournament’s top scorers. More importantly, he remained eligible for Norway’s quarter-final against England.