Despite the massive historical gap between Norway and Brazil, the Scandinavian side remains the ultimate “bogey team” for the Seleção—a fact that was proven once again at the 2026 World Cup.
Erling Haaland led his country to a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil, booking Norway‘s place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
History shows that Brazil has never managed to beat Norway in any match they have ever played, whether in an official tournament or a friendly.
Head-to-Head History: Brazil vs Norway
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1988 (Friendly): The very first meeting ended in a 1-1 draw.
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1997 (Friendly): The descendants of the Vikings secured a stunning 4-2 victory.
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1998 World Cup (Group Stage): In their first official competitive match, Norway famously came from a goal down to score two late goals and win 2-1.
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2006 (Friendly): The two sides played out another 1-1 draw.
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2026 World Cup (Round of 16): Meeting in an official tournament exactly 28 years later, Norway triumphed once again.
Remarkably, Norway stands alone as the only national team in football history that Brazil has faced but never managed to defeat!
