Norway booked a historic place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals in the closing stages of the match.Brazil controlled much of the first half and created the better chances but failed to make their dominance count.They were awarded a penalty after Matheus Cunha was fouled, but Bruno Guimaraes saw his spot kick saved by Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.Nyland also denied Vinicius Jr.with another important save before half-time, keeping the match goalless.

Early in the second half, substitute Endrick had a clear opportunity to put Brazil ahead but dragged his effort just wide despite only having the goalkeeper to beat.After being largely quiet for most of the game, Haaland came alive late on.

In the 79th minute, he powered home a header to give Norway the lead before adding a second goal in the 90th minute with a well-placed low strike from outside the penalty area.The brace took his World Cup tally to seven goals, putting him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe on the tournament's top scorers list.Neymar Jr.scored a penalty deep into stoppage time to reduce the deficit, but Brazil could not complete a comeback.The result also means Brazil have now suffered six straight World Cup knockout defeats against European opposition.

Norway remain unbeaten against Brazil and have now qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history, where they will face the winner of the Round of 16 fixture between Mexico and England.