Norway Eliminates Brazil as Neymar Announces Retirement

Norway Eliminates Brazil to Reach Historic World Cup Quarterfinal

Norway produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Brazil 2–1 in the Round of 16 to secure a historic place in the quarterfinals.

The match was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, United States, with striker Erling Haaland delivering the decisive performance for the Scandinavian side.

Haaland's Late Double Sends Norway Through

After a tense and closely contested match, Haaland scored in the 79th and 90th minutes, giving Norway a two-goal advantage late in the game.

Brazil reduced the deficit in stoppage time when Neymar converted a penalty, but the goal came too late to change the outcome.

The victory sends Norway into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the nation's history.

Norway to Face England

Norway will now meet England in the quarterfinals on July 11. England secured its place in the next round after defeating Mexico 3–2.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Brazil Suffers Historic Exit

For Brazil, the defeat marks its earliest World Cup elimination in decades. The five-time world champions have failed to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 1990.

Following the match, Neymar announced that he was ending his international career with the Brazilian national team.

"I tried, I really tried. Now it's over. I started here, and this is where I finish," Neymar said after the match.

Neymar's announcement brings an end to one of the most successful international careers in Brazilian football history.