Match summary

Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday. Sander Berge had a goal disallowed for offside in the third minute, and Orjan Nyland saved a Bruno Guimaraes penalty in the first half. The match stayed goalless until late in the second half, when Haaland struck twice to put Norway ahead. Neymar, who had been substituted on at the hydration break, converted a stoppage-time penalty, but it was not enough to prevent Brazil's elimination.

Neymar's farewell

After the final whistle, Neymar said he was done with the national team.

“I tried, I tried... Now it's over! I started here, I finished here.”

The 34-year-old forward made his Brazil debut at the same stadium in a 2010 friendly against the United States. He ends his international career with 80 goals and 58 assists in 130 appearances. His only senior trophy with Brazil remains the 2013 Confederations Cup. A nagging right calf injury limited him to two appearances in this tournament.

Norway's celebration

More than 90,000 people poured into central Oslo to celebrate, with fireworks and chants. Crown Prince Haakon greeted fans at the royal palace wearing a Norway scarf.

“Everyone has to enjoy themselves. All of Norway has to enjoy themselves. It's one of the sickest days ever in Norwegian history.”

Nyland, who also tipped a potential own goal onto the post, called it the most important game of his career. Norway will face England or Mexico in the quarter-finals in Miami.

Brazil's reckoning

The defeat marks Brazil's worst World Cup finish since 1990 and extends their title drought to 24 years. Manager Carlo Ancelotti, whose contract was renewed in May, faced criticism for his defensive approach and reliance on aging players. Danilo struggled at right back against substitute Andreas Schjelderup, and Casemiro looked off the pace in the humid conditions.

“It was difficult to put on too much pressure because Norway was locking its defence.”

Ancelotti said the choice of Guimaraes as penalty taker was based on statistical analysis, as Neymar and Raphinha were not on the field. Captain Marquinhos asked for patience.

“We ask that people will have the patience with the new generation and support them from the get-go.”