Norway, who had never progressed beyond the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, stood tall through sustained Brazilian pressure before striking twice in the closing stages through its star Erling Haaland. Neymar's stoppage-time penalty reduced the deficit, but it came too late to prevent Brazil's exit.

Norway made a bright start and thought they had taken the lead early when Patrick Berg found the net after being set up by Alexander Sorloth, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.