Brazil’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday 5 July. Erling Haaland scored both Norway goals in the closing stages to send Carlo Ancelotti’s side out of the tournament.
Neymar pulled one back from the penalty spot in stoppage time, but it was too late to save Brazil, whose exit is their earliest since a Round of 16 defeat in 1990. This guide recaps Brazil’s full run at the 2026 World Cup, from topping their group to the Round of 16 loss that ended their campaign.
How Brazil’s World Cup ended
Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring both Norway goals. Haaland headed Norway in front in the 79th minute and doubled the lead with a low, long-range strike in the 90th.
- Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved a 14th-minute penalty from Bruno Guimarães to deny Brazil an early lead.
- Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty for Brazil’s only goal of the match.
- The defeat is Brazil’s earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
- Norway advanced to their first-ever World Cup quarter-final, having not featured in the tournament since 1998.
Brazil’s full 2026 World Cup run
Brazil won Group C with seven points before their Round of 16 exit to Norway. They opened with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium, then beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia and Scotland 3-0 in Miami.
In the Round of 32, Brazil edged past Japan 2-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Casemiro equalised in the 56th minute and Martinelli scored the winner in the 90th, overturning an early goal from Sano.
| Fixture | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | Sat 13 Jun — New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) | 1-1 D |
| Brazil vs Haiti | Fri 19 Jun — Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) | 3-0 W |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Wed 24 Jun — Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) | 0-3 W |
| Brazil vs Japan | Mon 29 Jun — Houston (NRG Stadium) | 2-1 W |
| Brazil vs Norway | Sun 5 Jul — New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) | 1-2 L |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far did Brazil go at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil won Group C, then beat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32. Their run ended in the Round of 16, where they lost 2-1 to Norway on 5 July.
Who eliminated Brazil from the World Cup?
Norway eliminated Brazil in the Round of 16, winning 2-1 at MetLife Stadium. Erling Haaland scored both Norway goals in the 79th and 90th minutes.
What was the score in Brazil’s final match?
Norway won 2-1. Neymar scored Brazil’s goal from a stoppage-time penalty, but it was only a late consolation.
Where and when was Brazil’s last match played?
Brazil’s Round of 16 exit came at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday 5 July 2026. It marked Brazil’s earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
Sources
- FIFA — Brazil 1-2 Norway match report & highlights
- ESPN — Brazil 1-2 Norway (5 July 2026) game analysis
- Al Jazeera — Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1
- Sky Sports — Brazil 1-2 Norway match report
- NBC News — Brazil’s loss is its earliest World Cup exit in nearly 30 years
- Al Jazeera — Brazil 3-0 Haiti match report
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