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Norway Shocks Brazil, Eyes World Cup Quarterfinals
11 Jul
Summary
- Norway achieved its largest international win by beating Brazil 2-1.
- This victory marks Norway's first-ever appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals.
- Norway is set to face England in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match.
Norway has achieved its greatest triumph in international competition, stunning Brazil 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup's round of 16. This monumental victory propels the nation into the tournament's quarterfinals for the very first time in its history.
The team is now preparing for a significant quarterfinal clash against England, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match is set to kick off at 5 p.m. ET, featuring prominent Golden Boot contenders Harry Kane for England and Erling Haaland for Norway.
While England is considered the favorite, Norway's resilience, led by Haaland's scoring prowess and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland's strong performances, presents a formidable challenge. The winner of this contest will advance to face the victor of the Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinal.
Argentina, despite some close calls in earlier rounds, is favored against Switzerland in their match, which begins at 9 p.m. ET on the same day. The 2026 World Cup bracket has narrowed to six remaining teams following earlier quarterfinals.
