Result Brazil vs Norway, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16 Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil with a remarkable 2-1 victory in the Round of 16 at New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on Sunday, July 5, 2026.  Erling Haaland emerged as the match's hero, scoring two late goals to secure this historic win for the Scandinavian team. Brazil managed to score a consolation goal in the 90+10' with Neymar Jr. converting a penalty kick. This defeat marks Brazil's earliest exit from the World Cup since 1990, concluding their campaign under manager Carlo Ancelotti.   Norway now moves on to the quarter-finals, where they will compete against the winner of the Mexico vs. England match. In summary, Erling Haaland scored the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and added another for good measure in the 90th minute, both assisted by Andreas Schjelderup. Earlier in the match, Bruno Guimarães had a penalty saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland in the first half. Despite having a star-studded lineup that included Vini Jr. and Rodrygo and dominating possession, Brazil faced elimination. This match includes 6 players from Serie A. Representing Brazil are Juventus defender Gleison Bremer and Atalanta midfielder Éderson. On the Norway side, we have Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem, Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard, Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt, and Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby. Stats: Interestingly, Norway has never lost to Brazil in their four previous encounters, recording two wins and two draws. Their most notable match was a 2-1 victory for Norway during the group stage of the 1998 World Cup.    

FIFA Ranking

Brazil enters this eagerly awaited Round of 16 clash against Norway as the higher-ranked team, currently positioned 6th in the world. Meanwhile, Norway, led by Erling Haaland, is ranked 23rd in the FIFA standings.  

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Brazil progressed from Group C without a loss, achieving a 1-1 draw against Morocco and securing impressive 3-0 victories over Haiti and Scotland. In the Round of 32, they triumphed over Japan with a score of 2-1 in Houston, thanks to a 56th-minute equalizer from Casemiro and a thrilling 96th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli. Norway advanced as the runners-up in Group I, finishing behind France. They clinched their knockout stage spot with wins against Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2), although they rested key players in a 4-1 defeat to France. In the Round of 32, they celebrated their first-ever World Cup knockout win by defeating the Ivory Coast 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute.    

👉    2 Serie A players called up for  🇧🇷   Brazil National team for the World Cup 2026:

• Juventus defender Gleison Bremer
• Atalanta midfielder Éderson

👉   Serie A players called up for    🇳🇴     the Norway National team:

• Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem
• Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard
• Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt
• Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby

    👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams. 👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.  

🇧🇷  Brazil 0 - 0 Norway   🇳🇴

❌ In the 14th minute, a penalty was saved! Bruno Guimarães hesitated during his run-up, unable to fool Norway's goalkeeper Nyland, and his weak shot was saved! The goalkeeper dove to his left and deflected the ball away!    

🇧🇷 Brazil 0 - 1 Norway 🇳🇴

⚽️ In the 79th minute, Erling Haaland scored with a powerful header. The Scandinavian striker timed his jump perfectly on Schjelderup's cross, leaving goalkeeper Alisson with no chance. A cold shower for Brazil!  

🇧🇷 Brazil 0 - 2 Norway 🇳🇴

⚽️ In the 90th minute, Erling Haaland steals the spotlight at MetLife: he takes a touch at the edge of the box and fires a left-footed shot that goes through Danilo's legs for the City star. Wow, what a surprise for Brazil! It's officially Haaland time!   🇧🇷 Brazil 1 - 2 Norway 🇳🇴 In the 90+10', Neymar Jr. scores from the penalty spot. After a hesitant run-up, he places the ball into the right corner of the net, leaving goalkeeper Nyland with no chance. At last, Norway's keeper is defeated, but it seems too late for Brazil to turn things around! A consolation goal, indeed.      

   Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio)
• Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG).
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ahli), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo), Éderson (Atalanta.)
• Forwards: Endrick (Lyon/Real Madrid), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid).

Note: Last-minute change.   On June 7, Atalanta’s midfielder Éderson has been selected for Brazil’s World Cup team by manager Carlo Ancelotti, stepping in for the injured AS Roma right-back Wesley. Wesley is unable to participate in the tournament because of a left thigh adductor injury, which has opened the door for the 26-year-old Éderson to join the squad.  

   Norway World Cup 2026 Squad: 

• Goalkeepers: Orjan Haskjold Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV).
• Defenders: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Moller Wolfe (Wolverhampton), Fredrik Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Leo Skiri Ostigard (Genoa), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking).
• Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers).
• Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt).

 

The New York / New Jersey Stadium is set for the game Brazil vs Norway

Estamos de volta ao estádio de NY/NJ. 🇧🇷🏟️

Foi aqui que demos o nosso pontapé inicial nesta edição de Copa do Mundo. Cada fase é uma nova história. Cada jogo, uma decisão. E a nação verde e amarela estará conosco SEMPRE! Hoje, entramos em campo por uma vaga nas quartas de… pic.twitter.com/vKx9rryb15 — brasil (@CBF_Futebol) July 5, 2026

 

Brazil's official starting lineup against Norway

   

Norway's official starting lineup against Brazil

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Photo via x.com/nff_landslag     Buy FIFA World Cup Tickets Sports, Football, Soccer, FIFA World Cup Tickets World Cup Round of 16 🇧🇷  Brazil - Norway   🇳🇴 Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Kick-off Time: 16:00 New York local time (UTC-4) Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey Referee: Ismail Elfath USA Assistant Referee 1: Corey Parker USA Assistant Referee 2: Kyle Atkins USA Fourth Official: Said Martinez HON Reserve AR: Walter Lopez HON ⚽️   Goals: 🟨   Yellow Cards: ✅    Official lineups - Tabellino: 🇧🇷   Brazil official lineup (4-4-2): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Rayan, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Martinelli; Cunha, Vinicius. Substitutes: Ederson, Weverton, Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo Santos, Ederson, Endrick, Fabinho, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Neymar, Igor Thiago Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti. 🇳🇴   Norway official lineup (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa. Substitutes: Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik, Fredrik Andre Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Leo Ostigard, Sondre Klingen Langas, Fredrik Aursnes, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb Head Coach: Ståle Solbakken.