Norway Shocks Brazil with Historic Victory in FIFA World Cup 2026
Norway's Historic Win Over Brazil
New Jersey, USA - July 7: The Norwegian men's national football team has captivated fans during the ongoing FIFA World Cup with their unique 'Viking Row' celebration.
In a memorable match against Brazil, a dedicated supporter named Rune shared his experience, recalling the time when Norway triumphed over Brazil in their last World Cup appearance in 1998. Nearly three decades later, he continues to cheer passionately for his team, donning a Viking hat and playing his trumpet.
Erling Haaland delivered a stunning performance, scoring two late goals to lead Norway to a surprising 2-1 victory over the five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium. This win marks Norway's first-ever advancement to the quarter-finals in World Cup history.
Despite facing relentless pressure from Brazil, Norway held firm and struck decisively in the final moments of the match. Although Neymar managed to score a penalty in stoppage time, it was too late to change the outcome for Brazil.
In a FIFA video, Rune, sporting his Viking hat and trumpet, expressed, "You may not know me, but you’ve certainly heard me. I wanted to go the extra mile by bringing my trumpet to get the fans singing. Go Norway!"
Watch Rune's Viking Row celebration here
He added, "Nothing brings me more joy than when we all unite to cheer for our team. This is a dream come true. 26 years ago, I witnessed Norway defeat Brazil in France, and now I get to see it again."
Brazil had several opportunities, including a missed penalty by Bruno Guimaraes in the first half, while Norway's goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, made several key saves.
Haaland's late goals were pivotal, and Neymar's stoppage-time penalty only served as a consolation for Brazil, who faced their seventh consecutive World Cup knockout defeat against European teams.
Norway is set to face England in an exciting quarter-final match after the Three Lions edged out co-hosts Mexico with a 3-2 victory in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter in Mexico City.