Norway pulled off a monumental triumph at the New York New Jersey Stadium, defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to book a historic spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Spearheaded by a masterclass from Erling Haaland, the Scandinavians preserved their extraordinary status as the only national team in football history to have faced Brazil multiple times without ever tasting defeat.
In a bittersweet moment for football fans worldwide, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament, marking the definitive end of an era for international football.
The United States national team has received a major boost ahead of their crucial World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium, as FIFA officially suspended the one-match ban handed to star striker Folarin Balogun.
Brazil vs Norway —World Cup: Live score and match stats
Brazil and Norway will face off in the last-16 match on Sunday night. However, Brazil have never beaten Norway. But Opta's supercomputer is offering some relief for the Selecao, predicting that Brazil's chances of winning are higher.
One of the Premier League's most fascinating rivalries, Gabriel Magalhaes versus Erling Haaland, is set to be reignited on the World Cup stage. Brazil and Norway will face off in the last-16 on Sunday night, with the outcome potentially decided by this personal duel.