Norway Stuns Brazil, Reaches First World Cup Quarterfinal Amidst Massive Oslo Celebration

Norway has achieved its greatest World Cup triumph, stunning five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. Erling Haaland was the hero, scoring a header in the 79th minute and a second goal in the 90th minute to secure the historic victory.

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It's completely incomprehensible. It's so incredibly good. It's the biggest so far.

Brazil's exit marks their earliest since 1990. Neymar scored a late penalty in what was likely his final World Cup appearance, but it wasn't enough to overcome Norway's lead. Haaland's goals, his sixth and seventh of the tournament, tie him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot.

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It's all about being focused and taking the chances I get. And I normally get them even if I don't score on the first one.

Fans in Oslo erupted in celebration, with an estimated 100,000 people filling the streets. Crown Prince Haakon was seen celebrating among the jubilant crowds. The victory has fueled optimism among Norwegian fans, with many now believing the team can go all the way and win a medal.

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I never thought about it. I just thought that we needed to proceed from the group stage. And then, of course, it's the next game, and now it was Brazil.

Norway will next face England in the quarterfinals. The team's previous victory over Brazil in 1998 also ended 2-1, adding to the historical narrative of this matchup.

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Obviously, everyone is profoundly disappointed, given what happened. We didn't do a spectacular World Cup campaign, but we did a good one, and we even deserved to win the match at some points today.