FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway Set Up Blockbuster England Clash After Stunning Brazil

Norway celebrated a historic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after stunning five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium. Star striker Erling Haaland led the celebrations after scoring twice in the closing stages to send Norway into the last eight for the first time in the country’s history.

Following the victory, the Norwegian national football team shared a jubilant dressing-room video showing players celebrating the landmark result. The team posted the clip on its official X account with the message, “WE ARE NEVER GOING HOME!!!” as players marked one of the biggest victories in Norwegian football history.

Another video showed Haaland leading his teammates in the now-viral Norwegian “Viking Row” celebration. The Manchester City striker, who is among the leading contenders for the Golden Boot, stood at the front as the players celebrated together following a dramatic night that ended Brazil’s hopes of winning a record-extending sixth World Cup title.

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Brazil controlled large periods of the match but failed to make their dominance count. Bruno Guimaraes missed a penalty in the first half, while Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced several crucial saves to keep his team in the contest. Norway remained patient before Haaland delivered two decisive goals in the closing stages.

Brazil managed to pull one back when Neymar converted a penalty in stoppage time, but it was not enough to prevent their elimination. The defeat brought Brazil’s World Cup campaign to a painful end and extended their unwanted run to seven consecutive knockout-stage defeats against European opposition.

Norway will now face England in a high-profile quarter-final after the Three Lions defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 match in Mexico City. England secured their place in the last eight after a five-goal contest, setting up a major showdown with a Norway side carrying momentum from its historic victory over Brazil.

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