Norway defeats Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
On July 5, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Norway achieved a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway in the 79th and 90th minutes, bringing his tournament tally to seven goals. Brazil failed to convert a penalty in the 14th minute when goalkeeper Orjan Nyland saved a shot by Bruno Guimaraes. Neymar scored a consolation goal for Brazil via a penalty in stoppage time. Following the win, thousands of fans celebrated in Oslo and at the Ullevaal stadium. Norway will now face England in the quarter-finals after the English team defeated Mexico 3-2. The match was characterized by Norway's strategic discipline and Haaland's clinical performance, ending Brazil's run in the tournament.