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Norway 2, Brazil 1: Norway, Haaland stun Brazil to reach first-ever World Cup quarters

The lead

July 5, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA — Norway, Haaland stun Brazil to reach first-ever World Cup quarters. Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned Brazil on Sunday by winning 2-1 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

How the match unfolded

This Round of 16 match finished 2-1 for Norway over Brazil in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Norway seized early momentum when Erling Haaland (Norway) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andreas Schjelderup with a cross. in the 79'. The middle phases featured 1 more goal as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+10' when Neymar (Brazil) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.. 80,663 fans were in the building at MetLife Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Neymar (Brazil) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • Casemiro (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • Foul by Torbjørn Heggem (Norway).
  • Penalty Brazil. Casemiro draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • Penalty conceded by Leo Østigård (Norway) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • Goal! Brazil 1, Norway 2. Neymar (Brazil) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • Second Half ends, Brazil 1, Norway 2.

    • Goal-by-goal

  • 79' — Norway: Erling Haaland (Norway) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andreas Schjelderup with a cross.
  • 90' — Norway: Erling Haaland (Norway) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andreas Schjelderup.
  • 90'+10' — Brazil: Neymar (Brazil) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.

    • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned Brazil on Sunday by winning 2-1 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

    Penalty drama:

  • Penalty saved. Bruno Guimarães (Brazil) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner by Ørjan Nyland (Norway).

    • Bookings: 1 yellow card were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Norway leave MetLife Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. The Round of 16 win punches Norway's ticket into the quarter-finals (July 9–11). Brazil are eliminated from World Cup 2026.

    What comes next

    Norway will learn their quarter-final opponent as the remaining Round of 16 ties conclude. Quarter-finals kick off July 9 at Gillette Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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