Brazil Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After Defeat to Norway

Brazil has been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their loss to Norway in the Round of 16 stage, joining Germany among the tournament's notable early eliminations.

The match between Brazil and Norway ended the opening forty-five minutes deadlocked at zero, but Norway's dominance in the second half proved decisive. Striker Haaland broke the deadlock in the 78th minute, putting Norway ahead with the opening goal of the encounter.

Brazil managed to narrow the gap to 2-1 through a penalty conversion by Neymar in the closing moments of regulation time, yet the comeback attempt fell short. Haaland sealed the outcome by adding a second goal in the 89th minute, extinguishing any remaining hopes for the South American squad's continued participation in the tournament.

The result marks a premature exit for the five-time World Cup champions, who were unable to overcome Norway's clinical finishing and defensive organization in this decisive knockout fixture.