World Cup · World · Round of 16FT
Brazil1-2
Norway
Sun 05 Jul · 20:00📍 MetLife StadiumRef · Ismail Elfath, USA
Brazil vs Norway Result & Match Review
Brazil vs Norway in World Cup, World. Review the final score, AI-graded tips, form, H2H and detailed stats on BetLogic.
World Cup · World · Round of 16BrazilNorwayAI After-Match ReportPowered by BetLogic AIPost-match editorial report · Final reportNorway Upsets Brazil 2-1 in World Cup Round of 16 at Neutral Venue
Match result
Brazil 1-2 Norway (FT).
In a surprising outcome at the MetLife Stadium during the World Cup Round of 16, Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 despite Brazil's higher expected goals and shot volume.
What happened
At the neutral World Cup venue MetLife Stadium, Brazil took an early penalty opportunity confirmed by VAR but missed it, leaving the score goalless. Norway gained the lead through Erling Haaland's goal in the 79th minute and doubled it in the 90th. Brazil scored a late penalty through Neymar but could not avoid defeat. Neymar also received a yellow card in added time.
Key turning points
The missed penalty by Bruno Guimarães at 14' was a critical moment that kept Norway in the game. Haaland's goals at 79' and 90' decisively swung the match in Norway's favor. Neymar's penalty goal at 90' was insufficient to equalize. The late yellow card to Neymar at 90+6' marked the closing moments of a tense encounter.
Stats that mattered
Brazil had an expected goals (xG) of 2.61 compared to Norway's 1.05, indicating more quality chances. However, Norway held 66% possession and had more shots on target (5) than Brazil (4). Brazil took more total shots (14) but converted fewer. Both teams had 5 corner kicks each.
What this means next
Norway advances to the World Cup quarter-finals, eliminating Brazil from the tournament at the Round of 16 stage. This result reshapes the competition bracket and highlights Norway's strong tactical execution at a neutral venue.
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Match result — quick answer
- Result read
- Brazil 1-2 Norway (FT).
- What happened?
- In a surprising outcome at the MetLife Stadium during the World Cup Round of 16, Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 despite Brazil's higher expected goals and shot volume.
- Risk note
- BetLogic tips are probabilistic and do not guarantee outcomes; this match outcome differed from the main pre-match prediction.