Norway scores two against Brazil in FIFA World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Norway is advancing in the FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Brazil on July 5. Despite a scoreless match for 78 minutes, Erling Haaland broke the deadlock with two goals. Brazil's approach was criticized as they allowed Norway to control possession and failed to capitalize on opportunities. Neymar converted a late penalty for Brazil, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome. With this defeat, Brazil, a five-time champion, exits the tournament.
- •Erling Haaland scored two goals for Norway.
- •Brazil's strategy relied on counterattacks during the match.
- •Neymar scored a late penalty for Brazil.
- •Norway controlled possession throughout the game.
- •The match took place on July 5.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — How did Brazil lose to Norway? Carlo Ancelotti's strategy costs five-time champions against Erling Haaland
"It's a shocking result on paper, but not in reality.
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