Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating Brazil with a 2-1 victory at MetLife Stadium in the round of 16, as the Vikings' descendants continued their remarkable run in the tournament to advance to the quarter-finals.
Norway compounded Brazil's misery by preserving their unbeaten record in direct encounters with the Seleção, recording their third win alongside two draws.
Erling Haaland scored both of Norway's goals in the 79th and 90th minutes, leading his country to one of the most celebrated victories in their World Cup history and securing their passage to the quarter-finals.
Haaland brought his tally to 7 goals in the current edition, drawing level at the top of the scoring charts with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
Norway imposed their superiority for most of the match, particularly in the second half, excelling in possession and chance creation, while Brazil failed to produce their expected level and paid the price against a more organised and effective opponent.
Norway started strongly, with Patrick Berg scoring in the 3rd minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Bruno Guimarães squandered a penalty for Brazil in the 14th minute after goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved it, preserving the goalless draw and giving Norway an early psychological boost.
Rodrygo wasted a chance for Brazil in the 17th minute, before Nyland thwarted a dangerous attempt from Vinícius Júnior in the 40th minute, while Alisson Becker saved a certain goal from Martin Ødegaard in first-half stoppage time.
In the second half, Norway asserted their control, while substitute Endrick missed a one-on-one opportunity in the 59th minute after a pass from Vinícius, firing the ball wide, as Alisson Becker excelled in the 75th minute by denying an attempt from Andreas Sjeldbred.
Haaland converted Norway's dominance into a goal, heading home a cross from Andreas Sjeldbred in the 79th minute.
Brazil pressed in search of an equaliser, but Nyland saved a dangerous effort inside the penalty area before Casemiro's shot grazed the post in the 86th minute.
Haaland extinguished Brazil's hopes in the 90th minute with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, before Neymar pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 90+10th minute — though it was not enough for Brazil to stage a comeback.
Norway will face the winner of the England–Mexico match in the quarter-finals, confirming their status as the dark horses of the World Cup, while Brazil departed the tournament with a performance that fell well short of their supporters' expectations.