Brazil vs Norway —World Cup: Live score and match stats

90'+11' | FULL TIME! • Brazil 1-2 Norway
The referee blows the final whistle on an absolutely breathtaking football match! Despite Neymar's ice-cool penalty deep, deep into stoppage time, it's Erling Haaland's second-half masterclass—a towering header and an absolute long-range rocket—that seals a historic victory for the Norwegians.

90'+10' | GOAL! • Brazil Pull One Back!
Drama until the absolute final seconds! Brazil are awarded a late penalty, and Neymar steps up under immense pressure. Keeping his composure perfectly, the talismanic number 10 sends the keeper the wrong way and coolly slots it home!

90'+6' | YELLOW CARD!
Frustration boils over for the Seleção talisman. Neymar commits a rash foul to halt a Norwegian counter-attack and the referee immediately goes to his pocket, flashing a yellow card. Time is rapidly evaporating for Brazil as Norway edges closer to the final whistle.

90' | EXTRA TIME! • Seven More Minutes
The fourth official raises the board to signal a minimum of seven minutes of stoppage time. Still a glimmer of hope for Brazil to mount a dramatic late rescue mission, while Norway will look to shut up shop, manage the clock, and see out this famous victory.

90' | GOAL! • Haaland Double Seals It!
UNBELIEVABLE! ERLING HAALAND WITH A LONG-RANGE WORLDIE TO DOUBLE THE LEAD!
Just when Brazil were throwing everything forward, the Norwegian cyborg pulls off an absolute masterpiece! Gathering the ball well outside the area, Haaland looks up, spots a pocket of space, and unleashes a ferocious, venomous strike from distance. It flies through the air like a missile and hits the back of the net before the keeper can even blink!

79' | GOAL! • Norway Lead!
ERLING HAALAND BREAKS THE DEADLOCK! NORWAY TAKE THE LEAD!
It's the talisman himself who steps up when it matters most! Andreas Schjelderup delivers a peach of a cross right into the danger zone, and Erling Haaland times his run to absolute perfection. The big striker rises highest in the center of the box and powers a thumping header past the keeper!

71' | BACK UNDER WAY!
The brief interruption is over, the referee blows the whistle, and the ball is rolling once again.

68' | DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION!
NEYMAR ENTERS THE PITCH!
Carlo Ancelotti rings the changes with a tactical double substitution to inject maximum creative energy into the frontline. Gabriel Martinelli makes way as the talismanic Neymar steps onto the grass to a roaring ovation from the crowd. Simultaneously, Rayan is replaced by Danilo Santos, adding fresh firepower and new dimensions to the Seleção's hunt for a breakthrough goal.

57' | SUBSTITUTION! • Endrick Enters the Fray
Desperate to snap the goalless deadlock, Carlo Ancelotti shuffles his attacking pack. Matheus Cunha is called to the bench, and on steps the teenage sensation Endrick.

54' | CORNER! • Brazil Pressing
Brazil win a corner after a positive attacking spell down the flank. A great opportunity now for the Seleção to test the Norwegian aerial defense and deliver a dangerous ball into a crowded penalty box.

52' | DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION! • Norway Tactical Shift
The Norwegian manager opts for an early tactical shake-up in the second half, making a double substitution in attack. Alexander Sørloth and Antonio Nusa are taken off, with Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup injected into the mix.

46' | KICK OFF! • Second Half Underway
The teams are back out on the pitch and the referee gets the second half started.

45+6' | HALF TIME!
The referee blows the whistle to bring an action-packed first half to a close. No goals on the scoreboard just yet—but what a fantastic, high-octane forty-five minutes of football.

45' | EXTRA TIME! Six minutes added
The fourth official holds up the board to signal a minimum of six added minutes. Still plenty of time left in this first half for either side to break the deadlock before the whistle blows for the interval.

40' | SAVED! • Norway Keeper Denies Vini
A critical mistake from Martin Ødegaard, who loses possession cheaply inside his own box right to the lurking Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian winger pounces instantly and unleashes a dangerous shot, but Ørjan Nyland reacts brilliantly, sticking out a vital leg to make a spectacular reflex save and keep Brazil at bay!

31' | FOUL! • Norway Free Kick
Danilo gets a bit too eager on the challenge and concedes a foul, halting the attack.
A. Nusa did brilliantly to shield the ball and win the free kick for Norway in a promising position.

27' | Hydration break.
The referee calls a halt to the intense action as players from both sides head to the touchlines for a quick hydration break.

14' | SAVED!
DENIED FROM THE SPOT! WHAT A SAVE!
Bruno Guimarães steps up, strikes it with his right foot—but it's read beautifully! The keeper guesses right, dives across, and smothers the penalty to keep the score level!

3' | GOAL DISALLOWED!
Martin Ødegaard sparks the game's first real attack, driving forward with intent before sliding a perfectly weighted pass down the left channel to Alexander Sørloth.

1' | UNDERWAY IN MARSEILLE!
The whistle blows and we are off! A massive clash of footballing cultures right from the first second. On one side, the flair, rhythm, and pure poetry of the Samba boys; on the other, the relentless power, structure, and sheer physical force of the Norwegian machine.

Tactical showdown in New Jersey: Brazil and Norway confirm lineups for World Cup round of 16
The stage is set for a massive knockout encounter at the New York New Jersey Stadium as five-time world champions Brazil face a highly anticipated Round of 16 clash against Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both managers have finalized their tactical shapes, locking in starting elevens that hint at contrasting styles of football for this win-or-go-home encounter.

Carlo Ancelotti has rolled out a classic 4-4-2 system for the Seleção, designing a robust midfield to dictate the tempo while giving the frontline creative freedom. Alisson Becker anchors the side in goal, shielded by a defensive line featuring Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães in central defense, flanked by Danilo and Douglas Santos. In midfield, the experienced Casemiro forms a formidable central partnership with Bruno Guimarães, flanked by the dangerous Gabriel Martinelli and young talent Rayan on the wings. Up front, Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Júnior pairs up with Matheus Cunha in a dynamic attacking duo aimed at destabilizing the Norwegian backline. Elite reinforcements like Neymar, Raphinha, and the teenage sensation Endrick wait on the bench.

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken counters with his signature 4-3-3 setup, engineered to unleash their devastating attacking trident. Ørjan Nyland starts between the posts behind a defensive wall comprising Kristoffer Ajer and Torbjørn Heggem as central pillars, with Julian Ryerson and David Møller Wolfe operating on the flanks. The critical midfield engine room will be orchestrated by Arsenal playmaker Martin Ødegaard, who is supported by the physical presence of Sander Berge and Patrick Berg. All eyes, however, will be on the front three where Manchester City's prolific goal-machine Erling Haaland acts as the focal point, flanked by the trickery of Antonio Nusa and the clinical presence of Alexander Sørloth.

Brazil National Football Team
Starting Line-up
1 Alisson Becker (GK), 13 Danilo (D), 4 Marquinhos (D), 3 Gabriel Magalhães (D), 16 Douglas Santos (D), 5 Casemiro (M), 8 Bruno Guimarães (M), 22 Gabriel Martinelli (M), 26 Rayan (M), 7 Vinícius Júnior (A), 9 Matheus Cunha (A)

Substitutions
10 Neymar, 11 Raphinha, 19 Endrick, 21 Luiz Henrique, 25 Igor Thiago, 2 Éderson Silva, 17 Fabinho, 18 Danilo Santos, 6 Alex Sandro, 14 Gleison Bremer, 15 Léo Pereira, 24 Roger Ibañez, 12 Weverton, 23 Ederson

Manager; Carlo Ancelotti

Norway National Football Team
Starting Line-up
1 Ørjan Nyland (GK), 26 Julian Ryerson (D), 3 Kristoffer Ajer (D), 17 Torbjørn Heggem (D), 5 David Møller Wolfe (D), 6 Patrick Berg (M), 8 Sander Berge (M), 10 Martin Ødegaard (M), 20 Antonio Nusa (A), 9 Erling Haaland (A), 7 Alexander Sørloth (A)

Substitutions
11 Jørgen Strand Larsen, 14 Fredrik Aursnes, 18 Kristian Thorstvedt, 19 Thelo Aasgaard, 21 Andreas Schjelderup, 22 Oscar Bobb, 23 Jens Petter Hauge, 2 Morten Thorsby, 4 Leo Østigård, 15 Fredrik André Bjørkan, 24 Sondre Langås, 25 Henrik Falchener, 12 Sander Tangvik, 13 Egil Selvik

Manager: Ståle Solbakken

Heavyweights meet new blood in East Rutherford
The grand stage of MetLife Stadium is set for a historic World Cup showdown as five-time champions Brazil prepare to face a fearless Norway side in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash.

Under the guidance of manager Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazilian squad arrives in East Rutherford looking to maintain the momentum from their dramatic second-half comeback victory over Japan. However, the South American giants face a formidable roadblock in Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who has fired his nation into the knockout rounds during their first World Cup appearance since 1998.

The pressure heavily favors Brazil, a nation currently carrying the burden of a twenty-four-year World Cup trophy drought. The Seleção have found themselves repeatedly halted by European opposition in recent tournaments, suffering painful exits against Belgium in 2018 and Croatia in 2022.

To avoid another early departure, Ancelotti may be forced to rely more heavily on his bench depth, potentially handing an increased role to nineteen-year-old Real Madrid starlet Endrick, who impressed after replacing the injured Lucas Paqueta in the previous round.

Norway has already matched its best-ever tournament finish by reaching the final sixteen, but the team enters today’s match with a psychological edge buried deep in the history books. Remarkably, Norway is the only nation in international football history to have faced Brazil multiple times without ever suffering a defeat, a four-match unbeaten streak that includes a famous victory over the holders at the 1998 World Cup.

As the tournament shifts to the massive eighty-two thousand capacity arena in New Jersey, Erling Haaland looks to follow in the footsteps of his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, who played in that legendary 1998 squad, and inspire a whole new generation to an unprecedented quarter-final berth.