who did norway play
Norway’s most recent major opponent was Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where they beat Brazil 2–1 thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland.
Quick scoop: who did Norway play?
In the latest high-profile match (July 5, 2026), Norway played:
- Opponent: Brazil
- Match: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 (Last 16)
- Result: Norway 2–1 Brazil
- Key moment: Erling Haaland scored a brace, eliminating Brazil and sending Norway into the quarterfinals.
Before that knockout game, Norway also played:
- Ivory Coast in the Round of 32, where they won and advanced to the Last 16.
- Senegal in the group stage, which Norway won 2–0 with Haaland scoring twice.
Norway’s 2026 World Cup path so far
If you’re tracking Norway’s tournament journey, their confirmed opponents up to now are:
Stage| Opponent| Result
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Group stage| Senegal| Norway 2–0
Round of 32| Ivory Coast| Norway won
Round of 16| Brazil| Norway 2–1
This puts Norway in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face another opponent depending on the other Round of 16 results.
Why this match is trending
The Brazil vs Norway result is a major talking point because:
- Brazil, a five-time World Cup winner, were knocked out by a relatively less-fancied Norway side.
- Haaland’s brace has fueled debates about whether he is the most dangerous player in the tournament and a serious Golden Boot contender.
- The result is being discussed heavily on forums and social media as one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 World Cup.
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