Norway’s national football team secured a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in a match held in East Rutherford, New Jersey, eliminating the record world champions from the tournament. This result marks Norway’s first-ever appearance in a World Cup quarter-final, ending Brazil’s campaign in a year where the South American side struggled to find form.
How Norway Eliminated Brazil
Norway’s progression to the quarter-finals relied heavily on the clinical performance of Erling Haaland. According to match reports, Haaland scored two goals in the 80th and 90th minutes, overturning a tense defensive stalemate. Brazil’s struggles were compounded early in the match when Bruno Guimarães missed a penalty in the 14th minute. While Neymar successfully converted a penalty during stoppage time (90+10), the effort arrived too late to force an equalizer.
This exit represents a significant low point for the Brazilian national team, which has now gone 24 years without winning a World Cup title. Data indicates this is the team’s worst tournament performance since 1990.
England’s Path Through the Quarter-Finals
In the second match of the day, England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a high-intensity encounter. Jude Bellingham provided the breakthrough for England with two goals in the 36th and 38th minutes. Mexico’s Julián Quiñones narrowed the deficit just before halftime.
The second half saw significant disciplinary challenges. England’s Jarell Quansah was issued a red card in the 54th minute, forcing the Three Lions to play with ten men for the remainder of the match. Shortly after, Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 60th minute—his sixth goal of the tournament—despite facing jeers from the crowd. Mexico remained competitive, with Raúl Jiménez scoring a penalty in the 69th minute after a foul committed by Kane.
Impact on World Cup Hosts
The elimination of Mexico marks the departure of the second of three co-hosts from the tournament, following Canada’s earlier exit.
Tournament Summary
| Match | Result | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Norway vs. Brazil | 2-1 | Erling Haaland (2), Neymar (1) |
| England vs. Mexico | 3-2 | Jude Bellingham (2), Harry Kane (1), Julián Quiñones (1), Raúl Jiménez (1) |
Note: This report is based on information broadcast by Deutschlandfunk on July 6, 2026.