Brazil vs Norway World Cup 2026 Review: Haaland Stuns Selecao!!!
Executive Summary On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Norway produced the biggest shock of the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 11 minutes — a header in the 79th minute and a low finish in the 90th — to send Norway into their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal. Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty in what was likely his final World Cup appearance, but it wasn't enough to save Carlo Ancelotti's side, who were eliminated at their earliest World Cup exit stage since 1990. Norway, who had never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, will now face either England or Mexico in Miami on July 11. This review breaks down exactly how the match unfolded, the key statistical story, the tactical decisions that shaped the result, and what this defeat and this victory mean for the two national teams going forward. Introduction Brazil vs Norway was billed as a...
