First Time In 36 Years! Brazil Fail To Qualify For Quarterfinals Of FIFA World Cup

Last Updated:July 06, 2026, 04:00 IST

Erling Haaland scored two goals in the second half (79th and 90th minutes) to knock Brazil out of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Brazil are out of the FIFA World Cup 2026! The South American giants suffered a shocking 1-2 defeat against Norway in the Round of 16 match played at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (Monday IST). Erling Haaland scored two goals in the second half (79th and 90th minutes) to knock Brazil out of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The defeat against Norway in the Round of 16 match is a bitter pill to swallow for Brazil as, for the first time in 36 years, they have failed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup.

They last failed to qualify for the quarterfinals of a FIFA World Cup in 1990.

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