Norway has beaten Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup. Erling Braut Haaland scored two goals for Norway.

What happened?

Fans are celebrating in Oslo city center with over 100,000 people partying. Operations leader Øyvind Hammervold says that the police have no plans to stop the celebration.

Why is it important for Norway?

This is a big win for Norway, which has been starving for such results for the last 28 years. Norway now has an opportunity to move on in the tournament. After a disallowed goal for Norway, a penalty miss for Brazil and a number of huge chances, the ox from Jæren stepped up.

What comes next?

Norway plays next against Portugal at home on September 27, 2026. This will be an important match for Norway, which must win to move on in the tournament. With this win over Brazil, Norway has gotten a good start to the tournament. Norway also has a good chance to move on, with a recent form of 1W-1D-2L, and a last match that ended 1-4 against France on June 26, 2026.