Norway 2–1 Brazil: Haaland Dumps Seleção Out of World Cup

Norway 2–1 Brazil: Haaland Ends Seleção's World Cup Dream in New Jersey

FT: Brazil 1–2 Norway | Round of 16, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | July 5, 2026

Norway produced one of the great upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 5, eliminating five-time champions Brazil 2–1 in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium.

Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned Brazil, winning 2–1 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

Norway's goals came from Haaland in the 79th and 90th minutes; Brazil's only reply was a Neymar penalty in the 90+10th minute.

The result condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990.

According to WeeBet live data, the final score was confirmed as Brazil 1–2 Norway. The match result is now settled across all related event contracts. Track live odds, updated scores, and open markets for the remainder of the tournament at WeeBet's World Cup 2026 hub and the dedicated match page at /events/world-cup-2026/match/world-cup-2026-brazil-vs-norway-2026-07-05.

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First Half: Nyland's Heroics Keep It Goalless

The opening 45 minutes belonged largely to Ørjan Nyland.

Norway's goalkeeper produced a sensational display on Sunday, saving a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimarães before Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes.

The penalty itself was awarded after VAR review:

Mateus Cunha was played in with a clear sight on goal when Ajer came across and slid in recklessly, catching Cunha and getting a slight touch on the ball. The referee initially waved play on, but VAR asked him to review the monitor and overturned the decision.

Guimarães stepped up, but Nyland guessed correctly, diving low to his left to push away the Newcastle midfielder's tame penalty.

Nyland wasn't done there.

He then got a crucial touch to Martinelli's low drive as it flashed across goal, before also thwarting Vinicius Júnior when Odegaard lost possession on the edge of his own box.

Norway had their moments going forward too.

The Scandinavians thought they had taken an early lead, but midfielder Patrick Berg's effort was clearly offside.

Vinicius Júnior's low shot was well saved by Nyland, while Norway's best first-half chance fell to Martin Odegaard, whose low, goal-bound shot was also well saved by Alisson Becker.

Second Half: Ancelotti's Gambles Don't Pay Off

Norway coach Ståle Solbakken brought on Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup at the break for António Nusa and Alexander Sørloth.

Carlo Ancelotti countered with his own changes, introducing Endrick — who immediately threatened.

Vinícius Júnior slipped Endrick through on goal with a delightful outside-of-the-foot pass, only for the teenager to dink wide as Nyland came out to close him down.

That miss would prove pivotal.

The arrival of Neymar in the 67th minute drew huge roars from the largely pro-Brazil crowd.

But it was the Schjelderup substitution that changed Norway's attacking threat entirely.

Norway threatened first as Schjelderup was denied at the near post by Alisson following their best move of the match, and the Scandinavians broke the deadlock soon after as Haaland powered in front of Arsenal defender Gabriel to send a superb header from Schjelderup's pinpoint cross beyond Alisson.

Haaland Seals It, Neymar Too Late

With Brazil pressing desperately,

Haaland struck a game-clinching second in the 90th minute, collecting Schjelderup's ball inside two yards outside the penalty area and arrowing an unstoppable shot into the bottom corner.

Brazil were awarded a penalty deep in added time when substitute Leo Ostigard clattered Casemiro; Neymar converted, but it was too little, too late for the South Americans.

Neymar, on as a substitute for only his second appearance of the tournament, pulled a goal back with a late penalty, but Haaland's heroics punished Brazil's wastefulness.

Market Verdict: Norway Paid Out at +300

Pre-match odds listed Brazil at -118, the draw at +250, and Norway at +300

— positioning Haaland's side as a clear but not outlandish underdog. The Norway moneyline was one of the tournament's most rewarding single-match positions of the Round of 16 phase. Brazil's in-match contract value collapsed sharply after the 79th-minute header, as WeeBet live data showed the Norway "to advance" contract trading above 90 cents by the 85th minute.

The result also had significant tournament-winner market implications.

Solbakken's side progressed to the last eight for the first time in their first World Cup tournament in 28 years.

Norway will now face England in the quarterfinals.

Those holding Norway "to win the tournament" event contracts — priced as longshots before kickoff — saw sharp appreciation after full time.

For Brazil bettors, this was a brutal outcome.

Brazil had made at least the quarterfinal stage at each of the last eight World Cups, but Carlo Ancelotti's side are heading home as their devoted fans sat in tears in the stands.

Track all remaining quarterfinal markets, live odds, and event contract positions at WeeBet's World Cup 2026 hub.

Historical Context: Norway's Hoodoo Over Brazil Continues

Norway was the one team Brazil had never beaten. Across four prior meetings, Brazil had two draws and two losses to Norway, most famously falling 2–1 to them at the 1998 World Cup.

Replicating that exact 2–1 scoreline from France '98, the Nordic nation came out on top again in New Jersey.

For Haaland personally, the numbers are staggering.

Haaland has now scored in his last 14 competitive international matches for Norway, netting 27 goals across this run — he last failed to score in a competitive match for his nation in October 2024 against Austria in the UEFA Nations League.

Haaland is the first Norway player to score two goals in a knockout match in a major international tournament.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Brazil vs Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Norway defeated Brazil 2–1 on July 5, 2026, in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Erling Haaland scored both Norway goals (79', 90'); Neymar replied with a stoppage-time penalty (90+10'). Result confirmed by WeeBet live data.

Who scored for Norway against Brazil?

Erling Haaland scored both goals — a header in the 79th minute and a low drive from outside the box in the 90th minute, both assisted by substitute Andreas Schjelderup.

Why did Brazil lose to Norway?

Brazil were undone by a missed first-half penalty from Bruno Guimarães (saved by Ørjan Nyland), a Endrick one-on-one chance wasted in the second half, and two clinical Haaland finishes in the final 11 minutes. Nyland's display across the full 90 minutes was the decisive individual performance.

What does Norway's win mean for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals?

Norway wrote a new page in history, reaching their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal by beating Brazil.

Norway will face England in the last eight, scheduled for Miami.

Follow all quarterfinal event contracts and live odds at WeeBet's World Cup 2026 hub.

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