Norway beat Brazil 2-1 on July 5, 2026, in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
The result is historic in the most literal sense. Norway has never reached a World Cup quarterfinal. Not once in the country’s entire footballing history. Their previous best showings were Round of 16 exits in 1938 and 1998, which means this generation of players just leapfrogged every Norwegian team that came before them.
How Norway did it
The short version: Erling Haaland scored twice, and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved a Brazilian penalty at a decisive moment.
Norway’s next opponent will be either Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.
