Neymar Converts Late Penalty as Brazil Narrows Deficit to 2-1 Against Norway

Brazil pulled one back in dramatic fashion on July 5, 2026, when Neymar stepped up to convert a penalty kick in the dying moments of their Round of 16 encounter with Norway at the World Cup. The goal made it 2-1, but came too late to alter the outcome of the match.

Norway's Erling Haaland had put the Scandinavian side in control with two clinical finishes. The first came in the 78th minute, and Haaland struck again in the 89th minute to seemingly seal victory for the visitors. These strikes proved decisive in eliminating the South American powerhouse from the tournament.

The first half had ended goalless between the two nations, setting the stage for the dramatic second-half action that would follow. Haaland's brace ultimately sent Brazil home, marking another major upset in a World Cup that had already claimed other traditional heavyweights among its casualties.