Haaland scores twice as Norway defeats Brazil 2-1 in World Cup
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Norway achieved a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16 on July 6, 2026, marking their first-ever advancement to the quarter-finals. Erling Haaland's two late goals secured the win, which Ståle Solbakken described as the greatest day in Norwegian football history. The triumph sparked celebrations in Oslo, with tens of thousands taking to the streets, including an impromptu gathering at the royal palace. Brazil’s Neymar appeared to announce his retirement following the match, adding emotional weight to the result.
- •Norway defeats Brazil 2-1 in World Cup round of 16
- •Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway
- •Norway reaches quarter-finals for the first time
- •Victory prompted celebrations throughout Oslo
- •Neymar hints at retirement after the match
- 1:44 AMESPN — Haaland: Brazil win 'greatest game' in our history...
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Norway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland
- 12:44 AMThe Guardian Sport — Erling Haaland hails ‘one of the sickest days’ in Norway’s history after beating Brazil
"Coach calls it ‘greatest day’ in country’s football history Neymar appears to announce Brazil retirement Ståle Solbakken called it “the greatest day in Norwegian football history” while Erling Haaland labelled it one of “the sickest”. One thing is for certain, however: Norway are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after deservedly beating Brazil. A late brace from Haaland decided the contest, with the final score 2-1, and immediately caused chaos back home. Tens of thousands took to the streets of Oslo in the early hours to celebrate, including an impromptu gathering at the royal palace, where fans were greeted by Crown Prince Haakon, who was wearing a Norway scarf. Continue reading...
"Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he'd "never dreamed of"."I dreamed of playing in the World Cup with Norway and taking them to the World Cup, but I never expected to win against Brazil, let's be honest.
"Erling Haaland said his two-goal match-winning performance in Norway's 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 victory against Brazil capped an "insane" day in his country's history -- and its greatest game.
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External links- ESPNJul 6, 2026, 1:44 AMHaaland: Brazil win 'greatest game' in our history...
Erling Haaland said his two-goal match-winning performance in Norway's 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 victory against Brazil capped an "insane" day in his country's history -- and its greatest game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:57 AMNorway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland
Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he'd "never dreamed of"."I dreamed of playing in the World Cup with Norway and taking them to the World Cup, but I never expected to win against Brazil, let's be honest.
- The Guardian SportJul 6, 2026, 12:44 AMErling Haaland hails ‘one of the sickest days’ in Norway’s history after beating Brazil
Coach calls it ‘greatest day’ in country’s football history Neymar appears to announce Brazil retirement Ståle Solbakken called it “the greatest day in Norwegian football history” while Erling Haaland labelled it one of “the sickest”. One thing is for certain, however: Norway are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after deservedly beating Brazil. A late brace from Haaland decided the contest, with the final score 2-1, and immediately caused chaos back home. Tens of thousands took to the streets of Oslo in the early hours to celebrate, including an impromptu gathering at the royal palace, where fans were greeted by Crown Prince Haakon, who was wearing a Norway scarf. Continue reading...
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