NEW JERSEY (Kashmir English): In the pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA Football World Cup 2026, Norway defeated 5-time world champions Brazil, eliminating them from the event and making it to the quarterfinals.
In the match played in New Jersey, Norway defeated Brazil by 2 goals to 1.
Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway in the match. Erling Haaland scored the first goal in the 79th minute and scored the second goal in the 90th minute.
Neymar Jr. scored the only goal for Brazil in the final minute of the match on a penalty kick.
Thus, Norway defeated 5-time world champions Brazil 1-2 and reached the quarterfinals for the first time in the history of the mega event, and Brazil’s journey came to an end.
Norway will face either England or Mexico in the quarterfinals.
Trump welcomes FIFA move on Folarin Balogun
US President Donald Trump has thanked football’s world governing body FIFA for lifting a one-match ban imposed on star footballer Folarin Balogun, after which he has become eligible to take the field against Belgium in the pre-quarterfinals of the event.
President Donald Trump has welcomed FIFA’s decision. He said in a statement released on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’ that ‘Thank you, FIFA, for making the right decision and righting a great injustice.’
It should be remembered that Folarin Balogun has played a key role in the successes of the US team in the current tournament, and his return is being described as very encouraging for the team.
US forward Folarin Balogun was shown a straight red card in the match played against Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the United States won 0-2.
He was shown a red card for stepping on Bosnian defender Tarik Muharimovic’s foot during the match, which ruled him out of Monday’s crucial knockout match. Following the punishment, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also strongly demanded that the punishment be overturned.
FIFA clarified in its statement issued on Sunday that “the implementation of Balogun’s one-match suspension under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code has been postponed for a one-year probationary period.”
After the suspension, Balogun will now be able to represent the US team in the key match scheduled against Belgium.
