Norway face Brazil Sunday after Nusa and Haaland sink Ivory Coast

Brazil on Sunday, Norway are in the quarter-final conversation

Your team beat Ivory Coast 2–1 in the round of 16. That sets up a clash with Brazil on Sunday 5 July 2026 (1). Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland got the goals in that win (1). Norway are in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 1998 and now face Vinicius Junior, Gabriel Martinelli, and Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil.

Ryerson: under 50/50 for Brazil

Julian Ryerson trained with the squad but kept expectations low. "A little less than 50/50 chance," he said about his availability for Sunday (2). A decision will come closer to kick-off.

Mixed zone calm before the storm

Players and staff spoke in the mixed zone ahead of the Brazil match, with the mood reportedly focused but relaxed (3). No major revelations, but the camp looks settled going into the biggest game of their careers.

A Norway goal, a new life

One fan went into labour when Norway scored against Ivory Coast and gave birth right then (4). The timing could not be scripted. Mother and baby are doing well.

Fan reactions

The Amad Diallo goal against Norway from the group stage is still circulating, a cinematic cut on r/reddevils shows United fans appreciating the finish even as Norway supporters would rather forget it. The mood among Norway fans now is forward-looking: Brazil is the only thing that matters. See the thread.