Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, securing a historic place in the quarter-finals. After a goalless first half, Norway striker Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages to put his side in control. Brazil pulled one goal back through Neymar from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, but it was not enough to prevent elimination. Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland also played a decisive role, saving a first-half penalty to keep Brazil from taking the lead. The victory sends Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the country’s history. They will face England in the next round after England defeated Mexico 3-2. Brazil’s defeat marks its earliest World Cup exit in decades, ending the tournament hopes of the five-time world champions.
