Norway pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in the nation’s history.
Led by another outstanding performance from Erling Haaland, Norway showed resilience, discipline, and clinical finishing to eliminate the five-time world champions.
For Brazil, the defeat marks their earliest World Cup exit since 1990, ending a long-standing tradition of reaching the latter stages of the tournament.
Norway now heads into the quarterfinals full of confidence, while Brazil is left to reflect on a disappointing campaign that ended far earlier than expected.
