The German network 'Transfermarkt', specializing in player market values and transfers, is expected to release its comprehensive official update for all market values of players from teams participating in the 2026 World Cup finals on Wednesday, according to what it announced after the historic victory of the Norwegian national team over its Brazilian counterpart.

The Norwegian national team caused the biggest surprise of the World Cup by eliminating the Brazilian national team in the round of 16, in a historic match for which the Norwegians owe thanks to striker Erling Haaland.

Haaland led Norway to the quarterfinals for the first time in history with a deadly brace in the 79th and 90th minutes, thwarting the hopes of 'Seleção', who were not helped by Neymar's late penalty goal.

Norway sets a fiery date in the quarterfinals next Saturday against the English national team, in a matchup that holds a special character for the 'Flying Boy', as Haaland was born in England and knows the defenders of the 'Three Lions' by heart through his weekly battles in the English Premier League.

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The match will not only be a battle for a spot in the semifinals, but will also see a direct settling of scores for the 'Golden Boot' award for the tournament's top scorers.

Haaland currently shares the top scorer list with 7 goals, tied with Frenchman Kylian Mbappe and Argentine Lionel Messi.

Directly behind him is English star Harry Kane with 6 goals, making the clash a pure two-way fight between the two Premier League giants.

Image from 'L'Equipe'

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Will Haaland reach 300 million?

The echoes of Haaland's brilliance did not stop on the green rectangle, but extended to top sports financial analysis platforms, as fans entered into heated discussions on the 'Transfermarkt' network forum demanding an end to the three-way partnership at the top of the world's most valuable players.

Haaland currently equals young Spaniard Lamine Yamal with a value of 200 million euros, surpassing Frenchman Kylian Mbappe by a difference of 20 million euros.

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The German platform said: 'A wide segment believes that in light of the current inflation in the transfer market, which has made a player like Swedish Alexander Isak valued at 145 million euros, Haaland's success in carrying a mid-tier team like Norway on his shoulders and eliminating a superpower like Brazil necessitates raising his market value to the 300 million euro barrier as the most expensive player in football history.'