Norway produced one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history by defeating Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals. Erling Haaland was the hero with a dominant performance against the Selecao. Brazil struggled without Neymar and were unable to cope with Norway's physical approach. This marks Norway's first-ever World Cup quarter-final appearance since their debut in 1998. Captain Olsen described the victory as proof that smaller nations can create miracles on the world stage. Haaland's performance silenced critics who labeled him a tournament underperformer.