Brazil eliminated by Norway in World Cup Round of 16 match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Brazil faced Norway in the Round of 16 at the World Cup on July 5, 2026, with high hopes of breaking their 24-year title drought. However, two late goals by Erling Haaland sealed Brazil's fate, and despite a late penalty from Neymar, they exited the tournament in disappointing fashion. This elimination marks Brazil's earliest exit since 1990, extending their wait for another World Cup title to at least 2030. Brazil's struggles have been notable since their last championship in 2002, having significantly faltered in recent tournaments.
- •Brazil lost to Norway in the Round of 16 on July 5, 2026.
- •Erling Haaland scored twice, leading Norway to victory.
- •Neymar converted a late penalty, but it was not enough.
- •Brazil’s last World Cup title was in 2002, extending the drought.
- •This marks Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Last time Brazil won the World Cup: How devastating loss to Norway extends nation's drought
"Brazil's World Cup drought has been extended another four years.
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