Brazil vs Norway 1-2 Highlights | FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 in an unforgettable Round of 16 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever. [1, 2]
Key Match Highlights
- 14th Minute (Penalty Miss): Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães had his penalty kick spectacularly saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.
- 40th Minute: Nyland denied Vinícius Júnior at the near post to keep the game scoreless before halftime.
- 59th Minute: Endrick squandered a massive opportunity, poking the ball wide after a clean pass from Vinícius Júnior.
- 68th Minute: Neymar Jr. entered the pitch as a substitute to a roaring crowd.
- 79th Minute (Goal!): Erling Haaland broke the deadlock, rising above defender Gabriel to head home a cross from Andreas Schjelderup.
- 85th Minute: A stellar, back-peddling save from Nyland prevented a disastrous own-goal by Kristoffer Ajer.
- 90th Minute (Goal!): Haaland secured his brace by drilling a powerful low shot into the net from outside the box.
- 90+10 Minute (Goal!): Neymar converted a late penalty, but it served as a mere consolation in his final World Cup appearance.
Historic Facts and Takeaways
- The Ultimate Bogey Team: Norway remains the only national team in the world that Brazil has faced multiple times and never defeated. Their historical record stands at three Norwegian wins and two draws.
- Golden Boot Race: Haaland's spectacular brace brought his tournament tally to seven goals, placing him in a tie with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
- End of an Era: Following Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990, Neymar officially announced his retirement from international football.
- Next Stop: Norway moves on to face England in the quarterfinals in Miami.
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