Norway goalie Ørjan Nyland becomes World Cup hero against Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Ørjan Nyland, Norway's goalie, emerged as a key player in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Brazil on July 5, 2026. He gained recognition for saving a crucial penalty, helping establish himself as a memorable figure for Norwegian soccer. This match marked his 75th appearance for the national team and was the biggest of his career. Currently playing for Sevilla in La Liga, Nyland has had a varied club career, mostly serving as a backup keeper.
- •Ørjan Nyland saved a penalty against Brazil in the World Cup.
- •This match is Nyland's 75th for Norway's national team.
- •He plays for Sevilla in La Liga but often serves as a backup.
- •Nyland aims to establish a lasting legacy in Norwegian soccer.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Ørjan Nyland is Norway's World Cup round of 16 hero in win vs. Brazil
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Norway's goalie? Meet Orjan Nyland, a World Cup hero vs. Brazil
"Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.Neymar's penalty in the 100th minute came too late for five-time World Cup winners Brazil to mount a comeback.
"Ørjan Nyland had four saves and also blocked an early penalty shot to help power Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16.
"A saved penalty put him on the worldwide radar.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:49 PMPenalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.Neymar's penalty in the 100th minute came too late for five-time World Cup winners Brazil to mount a comeback.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:25 PMØrjan Nyland is Norway's World Cup round of 16 hero in win vs. Brazil
Ørjan Nyland had four saves and also blocked an early penalty shot to help power Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:31 PMWho is Norway's goalie? Meet Orjan Nyland, a World Cup hero vs. Brazil
A saved penalty put him on the worldwide radar.
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