Norway knocked five-time champions Brazil out of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory on July 6, 2026, at New Jersey Stadium.
Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway, securing the nation's first-ever knockout stage win in the tournament.
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The win sends Norway into the quarter-finals, where they will face either England or tournament hosts Mexico.
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A crowd of 80,663 watched a scoreless first half.
Norway's Patrick Berg had an early goal disallowed for offside, while Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a penalty before halftime.
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Norway took control after the break. Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, beating defender Gabriel to convert an Andreas Schjelderup cross.
He struck again from outside the box in the 90th minute.
Neymar converted a late penalty for Brazil in stoppage time after Carlo Ancelotti's side received a second spot-kick.
But Norway held on for the historic result.
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