New jersey: Norway has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Brazil 2-1 in a thrilling match at the MetLife Stadium. The Norwegian victory was spearheaded by Erling Haaland, who scored both goals for his team, marking a significant achievement for Norway in the tournament.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the match saw Norway demonstrate exceptional performance both defensively and offensively, successfully neutralizing Brazil's attacking threats. Erling Haaland emerged as the standout player, delivering two crucial goals that not only sealed the win for Norway but also ended Brazil's World Cup journey under the leadership of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti.

The first half concluded without any goals, despite Brazil's numerous missed opportunities, including a squandered penalty. Norway's robust defensive strategy kept the Brazilian team at bay, maintaining a clean sheet through the first half.

In the second half, Haaland broke the deadlock with a goal in the 79th minute, before adding a second in the 91st minute to solidify Norway's dominance. Brazil managed to score a consolation goal through Neymar in the seventh minute of stoppage time, but it was not enough to alter the outcome.

Norway's triumph over Brazil, a team considered a strong contender for the title, has set the stage for their next challenge against the winner of the England vs. Mexico match in the quarter-finals, continuing their impressive run in the 2026 World Cup.