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East Rutherford, NJ – The Norway National Team battled to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Sunday afternoon.
The match kicked off at MetLife Stadium to a sold-out crowd of 80,000.
Starting XI for Norway v Brazil.
Norway starting lineup: 4-4-2 | Ørjan Nyland, Kristoffer Ajer, David Møller Wolfe, Torbjørn Heggem, Julian Ryerson, Sander Berge, Patrick Berge, Martin Ødegaard (C), Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland
Norway substitutes: | Sander Tangvik, Egil Selvik, Morten Thorsby, Leo Østigård, Fredrik Ausrsnes, Jorgen Larsen, Frederik Bjørkan, Kristian Thorstvedt, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Oscar Bobb, Jens Hauge, Sondre Langås, Henrik Falchener, Marcus Pedersen
Brazil starting lineup: 4-4-2 | Alisson, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Danilo, Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Rayan, Gabriel Martinelli, Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha
Brazil substitutes: | Weverton, Ederson, Neymar, Danilo Santos, Endrick, Alex Sandro, Raphinha, Bremer, Léo Pereira, Fabinho, Luiz Henrique, Roger Ibañez, Igor Thiago, Éderson dos Santos
Officials: | Jesús Valenzuela (Center Official), Jorge Urrego (AR1), Tulio Moreno (AR2), Juan Gabriel Benítez (4th official) with Eduardo Cardozo (VAR).
Kampen mot Brasil er i gang i New Jersey 🇳🇴 Heia Norge! pic.twitter.com/IaldUCVa0A
— Fotballandslaget (@nff_landslag) July 5, 2026
The match kicked off with Norway immediately launching the ball into Brazil’s defensive third, looking to pin their opponents back and establish an early foothold in the match.
Entering the 13th minute, Brazil were awarded a penalty kick after forward Vinicius Junior was fouled inside the penalty area by Kristoffer Ajer.
Bruno Guimarães' penalty is SAVED by Norway keeper Ørjan Nyland 😱 pic.twitter.com/bDhRnI975R
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 5, 2026
Midfielder Bruno Guimarães stepped up to take the penalty, but his effort was saved low to the bottom-right corner by goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.
Rayan had the next opportunity for Brazil in the 16th minute when his right-footed effort from the right side of the box sailed wide of the net.
Danilo had the next chance in the 31st minute when his right-footed shot from the right side of the box sailed wide of the left post.
Vinícius Júnior then had a chance just two minutes later, but his effort missed just wide of the left post.
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES – JULY 5: (L-R) Martin Odegaard of Norway, Julian Ryerson of Norway, Vinicius Junior of Brazil during the World Cup match between Brazil v Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in New York/New Jersey United States (Photo by Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Martin Ødegaard had Norway’s first major chance of the match in the 35th minute when his left-footed shot from inside the box missed just wide of the right post.
Two minutes later, Erling Haaland had his first chance of the match when his left-footed effort from the center of the box was saved by Alisson in the top-right corner.
Brazil had the final two chances of the half when Bruno Guimarães’ right-footed shot was blocked, and Matheus Cunha’s effort drifted wide of the right post.
After the initial 45+4 minutes, the match entered halftime with Norway ahead 1-0
45' – 2T
Gol da Noruega.
🇧🇷0-2🇳🇴
— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) July 5, 2026
Prior to the start of the second half, Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken made two changes, replacing Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sørloth with Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup.
Brazil opened the second half on the front foot, quickly pushing the ball into Norway’s defensive third as they looked to apply early pressure.
Martin Ødegaard had the first chance of the half in the 49th minute when his right footed effort from outside the box went over the bar.
In the 58th minute, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti made his first change of the match, replacing Matheus Cunha with Endrick.
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES – JULY 05: Endrick (19) of Brazil in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on July 05, 2026. (Photo by Hakan Akgun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Less than a minute later, Endrick had his first effort of the match when his left-footed shot from inside the box missed just wide of the left post.
In the 63rd minute, Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken made his third change of the match, replacing Julian Ryerson with Fredrik Aursnes.
Erling Haaland had the next chance for Norway in the 67th minute when his left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box missed just wide of the right post.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 05: Neymar Jr of Brazil in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)
In the 68th minute, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti replaced Rayan and Gabriel Martinelli with Danilo and Neymar.
Andreas Schjelderup had a massive chance to score in the 75th minute when his right-footed shot from inside the box was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Alisson in the bottom corner.
Entering the 79th minute, Norway took the lead.
ERLING HAALAND GO-AHEAD GOAL FOR NORWAY 🇳🇴
The superstar striker with a wonderful header! pic.twitter.com/vAxWZhN86E
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 5, 2026
Midfielder Andreas Schjelderup swung a cross into the penalty area, where Erling Haaland rose highest to head the ball past goalkeeper Alisson and give Norway a 1-0 advantage.
Following the goal, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti made his final change of the match by replacing Bruno Guimarães with Éderson dos Santos.
Neymar had the next chance for Brazil in the 84th minute when his right-footed effort from a difficult angle on the left side of the box drifted wide of the left post.
Entering the 90th minute, Norway added to their lead.
Erling Haaland with his SEVENTH goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tying him for the most during this tournament 😱 pic.twitter.com/gn7en895qL
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 5, 2026
Midfielder Andreas Schjelderup found forward Erling Haaland, who then elected for a right-footed strike that snuck into the bottom-right corner to make it 2-1 to Norway.
Éderson had the final chance for Brazil in the 90+4 minute when his effort towards goal was blocked away and cleared.
In the 90+5 minute, Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken made his final change of the match by replacing David Møller Wolfe with Leo Østigård.
In the 90+6 minute, Brazil midfielder Neymar was issued a yellow card.
Entering the 90+6 minute, Brazil were awarded a penalty kick after a foul inside the box.
NEYMAR GOAL 🇧🇷
He converts the pen and has words for Norway keeper Ørjan Nyland. pic.twitter.com/OeVhyD9oDt
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 5, 2026
Midfielder Neymar stepped up and buried the penalty into the bottom-right corner to make it 2-1.
Following 90+11 minutes of action, Norway held on for the 2-1 victory.
Full Time between Norway & Brazil.
Brazil have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Norway National Team are on the road set to take on Mexico/England National Team in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal. The match will kick off in Miami, Florida at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, July 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
