Overview
- Norway beat five‑time champions Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2026, securing a shock exit for Brazil and a place in the World Cup quarterfinals.
- Erling Haaland scored both Norwegian goals to complete a decisive brace that strengthened his position among the tournament's leading scorers.
- A VAR‑reviewed penalty awarded to Brazil saw Vinícius Jr. hand the kick to Bruno Guimarães, whose spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Örjan Nyland and kept the match level at the time.
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar fit but not in the starting XI, and broadcasters carried the match live on networks including TyC Sports, DSports and Paramount+.
- Norway will face the winner of Mexico vs. England in the quarterfinals with the potential Miami slot on July 11 reported, and Nyland's penalty stop was noted as a rare World Cup penalty save against Brazil in decades.