Five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil have been eliminated from the 2026 tournament after suffering a stunning 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16.
Norway’s captain, Erling Haaland, delivered a match-winning performance with two second-half goals to send the Scandinavian nation into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in its history. Brazil fought back with a late goal but could not prevent another early exit from the tournament.
The result extends Brazil’s World Cup title drought, with the Seleção now failing to lift the trophy since their triumph in 2002. Despite creating several chances, including a missed penalty, Brazil were punished by Norway’s clinical finishing and disciplined defending.
Norway will now face England in the quarterfinals, while Brazil return home after one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.