Norway on Sunday eliminated five-time champions Brazil with a 2-1 victory in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
It was Erling Haaland’s double goals late in the match that took the Norwegians to the quarter-finals of the quadrennial tournament.
Neymar converted for a consolation goal from the penalty spot late in stoppage time.
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With this victory against Carlo Ancelotti’s team, Norway has qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.
Norway will take on England after Thomas Tuchel’s team defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a nail-biting Round of 16 thriller at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium.
Norway will play its last eight match in Miami on July 11.
Published on July 6, 2026
