Norway have made more history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after eliminating Brazil with a stunning 2-1 victory in the Round of 16, delivering an impressive performance from start to finish. The Norwegians controlled large portions of the match and kept the five-time world champions from creating many clear-cut chances.
The hero of the night was Erling Haaland, who scored two crucial goals in the 79th and 90th minutes to put Norway firmly in control. Brazil managed a late consolation through Neymar, who converted a penalty in the 90+10th minute, but it was not enough to prevent their elimination.
The victory sends Norway into the quarter-finals in spectacular fashion, with Haaland continuing to cement his reputation as one of the most lethal strikers at this year's World Cup.
For Brazil, the dream of winning a sixth FIFA World Cup title has come to an early end once again. Statistics show that since lifting the trophy in 2002, the Seleção have reached beyond the quarter-finals only once, raising further questions about their World Cup performances in recent years.
Norway will now await the winner of the England vs. Mexico clash to discover their quarter-final opponents, as their hopes of making even more World Cup history continue to grow.
