Norway – Landslaget

World Cup Appearances: 1938, 1994, 1998, and 2026

Highest Finish: Quarter-finals in 2026

In international football, few statistics are as surprising as Norway’s record against Brazil. Despite Brazil’s five World Cup titles and reputation as one of the sport’s greatest powers, Norway has never lost to the South American giants. Across five meetings, Norway has earned three victories and two draws, making them one of the rare nations to consistently frustrate Brazilian football.

The most famous encounter came at the 1998 World Cup in France. Needing a result to advance, Norway shocked the defending World Cup finalists with a dramatic 2–1 victory, scoring twice in the closing minutes to secure one of the greatest wins in the nation’s football history.

The record has become a point of pride for Norwegian football, symbolizing how determination and organization can overcome even the sport’s most celebrated teams. In a game filled with unlikely stories, Norway’s unbeaten streak against Brazil remains one of football’s most remarkable curiosities.