Brazil vs Norway

Norway produced one of the World Cup 2026's biggest upsets, beating Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 at MetLife Stadium. Erling Haaland's stunning late double was the difference, ending the five-time champions' campaign at the last-sixteen stage. The match turned as early as the 20th minute when Bruno Guimarães stepped up to a penalty only to be denied by a sharp save from Ørjan Nyland. Norway made Brazil pay, Haaland powered in a header on 79 minutes, then drove home a low finish at 90 to bring his tournament tally to seven goals. Neymar converted from the spot in stoppage time after a handball, but it amounted to little more than a consolation. For Norway, it is a landmark moment: their first-ever World Cup quarter-final, achieved in just their first tournament in 28 years. For Brazil, it is a painful early exit, their evening defined by a wasted penalty and a goal that arrived too late to matter.