Norway has reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time after defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1. The victory marks a historic achievement for the team built by manager Ståle Solbakken and condemns Brazil to their earliest exit from the competition since 1990.
Norway attempted to dominate the first half without much success, but a double substitution at halftime shifted their strategy toward a counterattacking approach. While Brazil had chances throughout the match, they failed to capitalize on them, including a first-half penalty saved by Orjan Nyland.
Erling Haaland delivered a stunning brace in the final 11 minutes to secure the win, including a header in the 80th minute. These goals bring the Manchester City star's tournament tally to seven.
Neymar managed to pull a goal back for Brazil deep into stoppage time via a second penalty of the match, but it was not enough to stop the Norwegian advance. Norway now moves on to face either Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.