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Norway Holds Brazil to Draw as Nyland Saves Guimaraes Penalty

Norway Holds Brazil to Draw as Nyland Saves Guimaraes Penalty
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Norway held Brazil to a scoreless draw in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 5, 2026, in New Jersey.

Goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was the hero, saving a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes.

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The penalty was awarded after a VAR review when Kristoffer Ajer fouled Matheus Cunha in the box.

Vinicius Jr. handed the ball to Guimaraes, but Nyland denied him from the spot.

Both teams had chances, including a disallowed early goal for Norway.

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Patrick Berg scored, but it was ruled out for offside against Alexander Sorloth in the buildup.

Television commentator Lee Dixon noted the slow pace in the second half.

"I think I could play at this pace," said Dixon on ITV.

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The winner of this match will face England in the quarter-finals, if England beat Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.

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