Norway defeats Brazil in the World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals.
Key facts
- •Erling Haaland scored a brace for Norway.
- •Orjan Nyland saved a first-half penalty for Norway.
- •Neymar scored a late goal for Brazil in stoppage time.
- •Brazil exits the World Cup at their earliest stage in 36 years.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway downed five-time champions Brazil 2-1, reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Orjan Nyland saved a first-half penalty, while Neymar scored a late goal for Brazil in stoppage time.
By the numbers
2-1
Norway vs Brazil score
36 years
Brazil's earliest exit
Match Details
Norway's victory marked Brazil's earliest exit in 36 years. Brazil had not missed a World Cup penalty since 1986 but failed to convert their first spot-kick in this match.
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