### [2026-07-5](/feed/2026/07/5/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# Norway advances to the quarterfinals of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 2–1 in the round of 16. Brazil's loss also marks the team's earliest elimination from the tournament since 1990. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via RFI](https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260705-haaland-knocks-brazil-out-of-world-cup-as-norway-reach-quarters)

### Changes:

1. In association football, Norway advances to the quarterfinals of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 2–1 in the round of 16. Brazil's loss also marks the team's earliest elimination from the tournament since 1990.  _2026-07-06 19:49:12 (First version)_
1. Norway advances to the quarterfinals of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 2–1 in the round of 16. Brazil's loss also marks the team's earliest elimination from the tournament since 1990.  _(Current version)_

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