Norway stun Brazil, reach FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals: Stats
06 Jul 2026

In a stunning turn of events, Brazil have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Norway at MetLife Stadium.

The defeat came after Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored two late goals in their last-16 tie.

The match ended 2-1 in favor of Norway, who will now face either England or Mexico in the quarter-finals.

Neymar scored a late consolation goal for Brazil from the penalty spot.

Haaland's late brace sends Norway through
Match highlights

Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, heading a cross from substitute winger Andreas Schjelderup past Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.

He scored again in stoppage time, firing a low drive from outside the box into the corner of the net.

Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes had an earlier penalty saved by Norway's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, leaving them to rue their missed chances.

Neymar scored at the death and by then Brazil were already done and dusted.

Historic win for Norway; Brazil face wrath
Milestone achievement

The victory over Brazil marks Norway's first-ever qualification for the World Cup quarter-finals.

Haaland's brace took his tournament tally to seven goals, putting him in a three-way tie with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot.

Meanwhile, Brazil has suffered another early exit from the tournament, continuing their streak of disappointing performances on the world stage.

It was also Brazil's first R16 exit since the 1990 World Cup.