The 2026 World Cup delivered a surprise as Norway faced Brazil in a tightly contested match in Miami.
Erling Haaland, Norway's prolific striker, opened the scoring early and added a second goal to seal a 2‑1 victory.
A Historic Milestone for Norway
The win represents Norway's first ever appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals, a breakthrough that has ignited celebrations across the nation.
Brazil, despite controlling fewer possessions, created several dangerous chances and nearly equalised before Haaland's second strike.
Neymar converted a late penalty to narrow the deficit, but the damage had already been done.
Looking Ahead to the Next Round
Norway will now meet the winner of the Mexico‑England clash in the quarterfinals, a fixture scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at 5 p.m. ET.
The match will take place at Hard Rock Stadium, the same venue that hosted the group‑stage encounter.
With the tournament entering its decisive phase, both teams are aware that a single mistake could end their dreams.