Haaland Leads Norway to Historic Victory Over Brazil in World Cup 2026

In a stunning upset, Norway's Erling Haaland scored both goals in a 2-1 victory over Brazil, propelling his team into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This marks a historic achievement for Norway, as it is their first time reaching this stage in the tournament. Haaland expressed his disbelief at the win, while coach Stale Solbakken celebrated the momentous occasion for the players and fans. Norway will now face England in the next round, aiming to continue their remarkable journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 6, 2026, 14:47 IST

Norway's Landmark Win Against Brazil

Norway's forward Erling Haaland celebrated his team's remarkable 2-1 triumph over Brazil, a five-time World Cup champion, in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This victory marks Norway's first-ever advancement to the quarter-finals in their football history.

Haaland's Emotional Reaction

In a video shared by the Norwegian national football team on X, Haaland expressed his disbelief at the monumental win, calling it 'the biggest by far.' He struggled to articulate the significance of the achievement, stating, 'This is clearly the biggest by far, without a doubt; it's completely insane. I can't even comprehend it myself. It's hard to put words to it.'

Looking Ahead to the Quarter-Finals

Norway is set to face England in the quarter-finals on July 11 in Miami. Haaland mentioned that the team approached the match without pressure, treating anything beyond this stage as a bonus. He emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment and capitalizing on Brazil's pressure during the game.

Coach Solbakken's Praise

Norway's coach, Stale Solbakken, shared his joy for the players, staff, and fans after the significant victory. He noted that the intense anticipation leading up to the match had culminated in a memorable result. Solbakken described the experience as 'fantastic and surreal,' expressing happiness for everyone involved in Norwegian football.

Match Summary

During the match held at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, Haaland scored two late goals, securing Norway's historic win over Brazil. Despite Brazil's dominance in possession and a missed penalty in the first half, Norway's goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, made crucial saves. Neymar scored a stoppage-time penalty for Brazil, but it was insufficient to change the outcome, as Norway now prepares to face England, who defeated Mexico 3-2 in their Round of 16 match.