Norway eliminate Brazil in World Cup stunner

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates with Andreas Schjelderup (21) after scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026 *(Image: AP Photo / Pamela Smith)*

Norway's impressive run in the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to shock the world, eliminating five time champions Brazil, 2-1, in New York this morning.

Backed by the trending 'Viking Row', the Scandavians have navigated through the knock-out stages to secure a spot in the quarter finals for the first time.

The fifth ranked Brazilians were obvious favorites going in, but were put to the sword as Norway's hero Erling Haaland continued his spectacular form in the tournament with two crucial second half goals, sending the South Americans packing for home.

Scoring a total of seven goals so far, the 25-year old Manchester City forward now stands tall alongside France's Kylian Mbappe and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the race for the golden boot award.

Haaland's presence for Norway is crucial as they continue their conquest in the finals with reigning champions Argentina as a potential challenger.

Finishing Group I as runner ups, Norway's only defeat came from France, 1-4, with victories over Senegal [3-2] and Iraq [4-1] seeing them through to the knockouts where they conquered Ivory Coast [2-1] and stunned the Brazilians.

Entering the World Cup ranked 21 in the world, Norway's victory over the 5th ranked Brazil will likely see them move up into the top 20.

Norway's amazing run in the 2026 World Cup outshines their four previous World Cups in 1998, 1994 and 1938.

Having to go as far as the Round of 16 in 1938 and 1998, a quarter finals berth is uncharted waters of their World Cup conquest.