KATHMANDU: Norway defeated five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil 2–1 to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In the match played today at New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States, Norway overcame Brazil with a 2–1 victory.
Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway, striking twice in the final 11 minutes of the second half. He opened the scoring in the 79th minute, finishing a pass from Andreas Schjelderup. Haaland then doubled Norway’s lead in the 90th minute.
Brazil pulled one goal back in second-half stoppage time through a Neymar penalty, but it was not enough to prevent elimination. With the defeat, Brazil exited the FIFA World Cup 2026.
