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Norway produced the shock of the FIFA World Cup 2026, knocking five-time champions Brazil out with a 2-1 win to book a place in the quarter-finals, while England survived a thriller against co-hosts Mexico to set up a blockbuster last-eight meeting.

In a result that silenced the Samba, Norway overturned Brazil late to end the tournament for the South Americans.

The final score read Brazil 1-2 Norway.

The upset was sealed by Erling Haaland.

The Manchester City striker struck twice in the closing stages to turn the game.

The goals were recorded as Norway 2 (Erling 80′ 90′).

Brazil’s response came too late.

Neymar converted from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time.

The goal was listed as Brazil 1 (Neymar penalty 90+10).

The result means the tournament will continue without Brazil.

It was confirmed that Brazil are out of the World Cup.

Norway’s win also shook up the Golden Boot race.

Haaland’s brace moved him level at the top.

The update noted that the Golden Boot race is heating up, with Mbappé – 7 goals, Messi – 7 goals, Haaland – 7 goals (after his brilliant brace against Brazil).

It was described as a contest between three superstars for one prize.

The summary stated the race is on with 3 superstars one golden boot.

In the other Round of 16 match, England held their nerve against the co-hosts. Gareth Southgate’s side edged Mexico 3-2 to advance.

It was reported that England survive a thrilling battle to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 and book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Mexico pushed England all the way but fell short on home soil.

The statement was made that Mexico gave everything, but their journey ends in the Round of 16.

That result sets up a heavyweight quarter-final.

England will now face the team that knocked out Brazil.

The fixture was billed as England vs Norway with a blockbuster World Cup quarterfinal awaits.

For Norway, the victory marks a historic moment.

They have never reached the last eight before and did so by beating the most decorated nation in World Cup history.

Haaland’s late double, including a 90th-minute winner, will go down as one of the defining performances of the tournament so far.

Brazil’s exit will trigger inquest at home.

Despite dominating possession for long periods and getting a late lifeline from Neymar, the five-time champions could not find a way past a disciplined Norwegian defense until it was too late.

England, meanwhile, will take confidence from coming through a hostile atmosphere in Mexico.

Conceding twice but scoring three showed both vulnerability and resolve, qualities they will need against a Norway side full of momentum.

Quarter-final day now promises two storylines: Haaland vs Kane, and whether Norway’s fairytale can continue against another European giant.

With Mbappé, Messi and Haaland all on seven goals, the individual race adds extra spice to the knockout rounds.

The World Cup has lost a giant, gained a new contender, and set up a quarter-final that promises fireworks.