- Brazil suffered a 1-2 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2026 continued with an exciting match between Brazil and Norway at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The two teams clashed in a highly anticipated encounter, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final whistle.
How it unfolded
The match saw Norway take the lead through Erling Haaland's goal in the 79th minute, assisted by Andreas Schjelderup. This strike gave Norway the momentum, and they managed to hold onto their lead until the end of regular time. In the 90th minute, Erling Haaland scored his second goal, again assisted by Andreas Schjelderup, to double Norway's advantage. However, Brazil managed to pull one back in the 90'+10' minute through a goal from Neymar, but it was too little, too late, as Norway had already secured the win.
Standout performers
Erling Haaland was the standout performer for Norway, scoring two crucial goals in the 79th and 90th minutes. Andreas Schjelderup also played a key role, providing the assists for both of Haaland's goals. For Brazil, Neymar's late goal was a notable contribution, although it ultimately proved insufficient to change the outcome of the match.
Match facts
- Final score: Brazil 1, Norway 2
- Scorers: Erling Haaland (79', 90'), Neymar (90'+10')
- Bookings: Neymar (yellow card, 90'+6')
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
What it means
Both Brazil and Norway will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with this result being a significant outcome in their group-stage journey.