Brazil 1-2 Norway: Haaland's Late Double Sends Norway into Quarter-Finals

How it unfolded

Brazil started brightly and took an early lead when Bruno Guimaraes struck in the 14th minute. Yet the half-time score remained 0-0, an anomaly that set the stage for a dramatic second half. Norway dominated possession with 67%, while Brazil registered 14 total shots to Norway's 9. Despite the possession disparity, Brazil had only 4 shots on goal compared to Norway's 5.

The decisive moments

Norway equalized in the 79th minute as Erling Haaland found the net. Then, in the 90th minute, Haaland struck again to put Norway ahead. Brazil pushed for an equalizer and earned a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time, which Neymar converted. However, Norway held on for a 2-1 victory.

What it means

Norway advance to the quarter-finals, knocking out one of the tournament favorites. Brazil's World Cup campaign ends in disappointment, despite Neymar's late penalty. The match highlighted Norway's resilience and Haaland's clinical finishing, as well as Brazil's inability to capitalize on their chances.