BRA vs NOR, FIFA WC 2026 Highlights: Erling Haaland's brace guides Norway to 2-1 win over Brazil

Norway beat Brazil 2-1.

Ostigard concedes a penalty in the dying seconds after coming off the bench. Neymar steps up and calmly slots the spot-kick into the net. Brazil pull one goal back in stoppage time.

Brazil trail by two goals with less than three minutes of stoppage time remaining. The Selecao need something special if they are to avoid a shock exit in the Round of 16.

Schjelderup and Haaland combine once more inside the box. Haaland controls the ball with his right foot and finishes cleanly with his left into the bottom corner. Norway double their lead in stoppage time.

Brazil create two quick chances in quick succession. A shot from distance is saved and Casemiro’s cross flashes just wide of the far post. The Selecao are pushing hard but still cannot find an equaliser.

Schjelderup delivers a dangerous cross from the left and Haaland rises highest above Gabriel. The Norway striker directs a powerful header into the net. Brazil trail for the first time in the match.

Norway catch Brazil out with a swift counterattack. Schjelderup collects the ball in the left channel inside the box and shoots on target. Alisson dives to his right and makes a strong save to keep the scores level.

Brazil make two changes just before the hydration break. Neymar comes on in attack while Danilo Santos replaces Rayan on the right flank.

Rayan collects a headed pass and strikes a clean volley towards goal. Nyland reacts quickly and makes a strong save to prevent what looked like a certain goal for Brazil.

Norway continue to dominate possession until Brazil win the ball back. Casemiro finds Vinicius, who earns a corner. After a quick VAR check, the decision stands. Cunha delivers the cross but Norway head it clear.

Norway are using short triangular passes to break Brazil’s press and are controlling the game well. Brazil have created very little since the restart and look short of ideas going forward.

Norway enjoy possession and successfully lure Brazil forward. Odegaard picks up the ball on the right and slides a pass to Patrick Berg, who makes a strong run into the box. The midfielder shoots but sends his effort high and wide of the target.

Norway make two substitutions at half-time as Oscar Bobb and Schjelderup replace Sorloth and Nusa. The players return to the pitch and Norway take the field first as the second half gets underway.

Brazil get the second half started and immediately give the ball back to Alisson. The goalkeeper launches a long kick forward which goes out for a Norway goal kick.

Brazil 0-0 Norway

Casemiro delivers a dangerous cross from the right into the centre. Martinelli gets into a good position but fails to make proper contact with his header. A better connection would have given Brazil a clear goalscoring opportunity in stoppage time.

Norway catch Brazil out with a long ball to Haaland. The Brazilian defence marks him tightly and the loose ball falls to Odegaard inside the box. He shoots on target but Alisson dives to his left and makes an excellent save.

Norway try to lure Brazil forward in search of a counter in the closing minutes of the half. When the plan fails, they switch to a more patient build-up, but Brazil defend well and push the attack out for a throw-in.

Norway push forward but Gabriel intercepts the initial attack. Nusa then draws defenders and plays in Haaland, who sets up Odegaard inside the box. The midfielder’s shot is saved and Brazil clear the resulting corner comfortably.

Brazil are pushed deep but launch a sudden attack with a long diagonal ball to Vinicius. He loses possession briefly before regaining it and fires a shot. Nyland makes a good save and the ball deflects just wide of the post.

Nusa delivers a whipped cross from the left and Haaland gets a touch on it. The lofted effort lacks power and Alisson gathers it comfortably.