Norway stunned five-time World Cup winners Brazil with a 2-1 victory in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The match remained tight through the first 45 minutes, with both teams failing to find a breakthrough as the half ended goalless.
Erling Haaland, playing for Norway and the Manchester City club, put his side in front in the 79th minute and went on to score twice to seal the win.
With his haul, Haaland moved level with Messi at the top of the tournament scoring standings, finishing the day on seven goals.
Brazil responded with a late penalty, which Neymar Jr converted, but it was not enough to keep their World Cup campaign going.
The result also marked a milestone for Norway, who surpassed their previous best-ever showing at the finals by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in their history.








