Haaland's late double ends Brazil's World Cup run, sends Norway into first-ever quarterfinal

Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-quarterfinal to reach the quarterfinal for the first time, with Erling Haaland scoring in the 79th and 90th minutes.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-quarterfinal round produced its biggest shock yet, as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarterfinal for the first time in the country's history. The hero of the win was Norway's star striker Erling Haaland, who struck twice, in the 79th and 90th minutes, to hand his side a historic victory. Brazil's only goal came from Neymar Junior, who converted a penalty in injury time, but by then the match was already beyond reach, and no other Brazilian player found the net.

A goalless first half gave way to a dramatic second
The high-stakes clash between Brazil and Norway was played at a stadium in New Jersey, in the United States. The first half ended goalless, even though both sides created chances to break the deadlock. The real drama unfolded in the second half, when Erling Haaland rose for a superb header in the 79th minute to put Norway 1-0 ahead. Just eleven minutes later, in the 90th minute, Haaland struck again to make it 2-0. With two goals separating the sides so late in the game, a Brazilian comeback became almost impossible.

A missed penalty and a heroic goalkeeper turned the tide
Brazil did have a golden chance to seize control in the first half. Norway's Kristoffer Ajer fouled Brazil's Matheus Cunha, and after a video review, Brazil were awarded a penalty. However, Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes saw his spot kick brilliantly saved by Norway's experienced goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland. Nyland did not stop there, he went on to deny several more Brazilian attempts through the match and ended up playing the single biggest role in securing his team's win.

Endrick's poor first touch and Haaland's brace sealed Norway's win
In the second half, Brazil brought on young forward Endrick in search of an equaliser. Remarkably, just 52 seconds after coming on, Endrick found himself with a clear sight of goal, but a poor first touch on the ball meant he could not convert the chance. Norway continued to press from there, and it was ultimately Haaland's two goals that sealed the result. With this brace, Erling Haaland has now scored a total of seven goals at the FIFA World Cup 2026, cementing his place among the tournament's most dangerous strikers. The defeat ends Brazil's campaign in the tournament, while Norway now prepares for its first-ever appearance in the quarterfinal.

What this means for you
The result reshapes the knockout picture for football fans following the tournament worldwide.

• For football fans: Five-time champions Brazil crashing out shows no team can be considered safe heading into the quarterfinal stage.
• For Erling Haaland's fans: With seven goals now to his name, Haaland has become a serious contender in the race for the tournament's top scorer, putting extra attention on Norway's next match.

Questions & Answers

1. What was the final score between Norway and Brazil?
Norway beat Brazil 2-1.

2. Who scored the goals in the match?
Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway in the 79th and 90th minutes, while Neymar Junior scored Brazil's only goal from a penalty in injury time.

3. Where was the match played?
The match was played at a stadium in New Jersey, in the United States.

4. Why was Brazil awarded a penalty, and what happened to it?
Norway's Kristoffer Ajer fouled Matheus Cunha, earning Brazil a penalty, but Bruno Guimaraes's spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.

5. What happened with Endrick's chance?
Just 52 seconds after coming on as a substitute, Endrick got a clear scoring chance but failed to convert due to a poor first touch.

6. How many goals has Erling Haaland scored at the World Cup 2026 so far?
With this brace, Erling Haaland has scored a total of seven goals at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

7. What stage has Norway now reached?
Norway has reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal for the first time ever.

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