Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter on Sunday, securing a historic place in the quarterfinals.

After a tense and evenly contested match, Norwegian captain Erling Haaland emerged as the hero, scoring twice in the closing stages to silence the Brazilian supporters and send his country into the last eight of the tournament for the first time. Haaland opened the scoring in the 79th minute with a towering header before sealing the famous victory with another clinical finish in the 90th minute.

Brazil had several opportunities to take control of the game but failed to capitalize. Bruno Guimarães missed a first-half penalty, while the South Americans squandered a number of clear-cut chances despite dominating possession for long periods. Neymar pulled one back from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, but it proved too late to prevent Brazil’s shock elimination.

The victory extends Norway’s remarkable unbeaten record against Brazil in World Cup meetings and sparked jubilant celebrations among Norwegian fans. Haaland’s brace also took his tournament tally to seven goals, placing him among the leading contenders for the Golden Boot award.

With the historic triumph, Norway advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face England, while Brazil exits the tournament before the last eight for the first time since 1990.