EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Norway produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to book a place in the quarter-finals, with striker Erling Haaland scoring twice in a dramatic second-half finish.
According to AFP, the Manchester City forward broke the deadlock in the 79th minute when he rose highest to head Norway into the lead before sealing the memorable victory with a powerful strike in the 90th minute at MetLife Stadium.
The defeat brought a disappointing end to Brazil’s quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup title, as the South American giants were eliminated in the round of 16 by a resilient Norwegian side.
Brazil fought hard throughout the encounter but were unable to contain Haaland, whose clinical finishing proved decisive on a historic night for Norway.
The victory sends Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals, marking one of the nation’s greatest achievements on football’s biggest stage, while Brazil must once again wait to end their World Cup title drought.
With AFP.
