Magnus Carlsen, the five-time world chess champion, shared a video of celebrating Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil on July 5 to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
What happened?
Norway's midfielder Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and the teams went to the break on level terms.
The turning point
Erling Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, connecting with a header to beat Alisson to his right.
Norway's victory
Haaland scored again in the 90th minute with a low left-footed shot, effectively ending the game as a contest.
Norway's coach, Stale Solbakken, will lead his team against 1966 champions England on July 11 in Miami for a place in the last four.
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti explained that Bruno Guimaraes was the team's best available penalty taker on the pitch when the Selecao won a penalty in the first half.
Ancelotti said the best penalty taker was Raphinha, but he was not available, so Guimaraes stepped up.
Vinicius Junior was overlooked due to his poor record of 13/19 spot-kicks.
Carlsen celebrated his country's win by posting the opening lines of their national anthem on X.
The 25-year-old Erling Haaland scored twice, securing Norway's first FIFA World Cup quarter-final spot.
Norway's victory was a significant upset, with Brazil being one of the favorites to win the tournament.
The match was played at the New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, on July 5.
Carlsen's celebration video showed his excitement and pride in his country's achievement.
The Norwegian team will face a tough challenge against England in the quarter-finals.
England, the 1966 champions, will be looking to advance to the semi-finals.
The match between Norway and England is scheduled to take place on July 11 in Miami.
Carlsen's fans will be eagerly waiting to see how Norway performs in the quarter-finals.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been full of surprises, with Norway's victory over Brazil being one of the most significant upsets.
The Norwegian team has shown great skill and determination, and their fans are hopeful for a good result against England.
The quarter-finals will be an exciting stage of the tournament, with many top teams competing for a spot in the semi-finals.
Magnus Carlsen's celebration of Norway's victory has shown his love and support for his country's football team.
The world chess champion is known for his strategic thinking, and his fans will be interested to see how Norway's team strategies their next match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a thrilling tournament so far, with many unexpected results and exciting matches.
Norway's victory over Brazil has given them a chance to advance to the semi-finals, and their fans are eagerly waiting to see what happens next.
The team's coach, Stale Solbakken, will be looking to lead his team to victory against England.
The match between Norway and England will be a challenging one, but Norway's team has shown that they are capable of achieving great results.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals will be an exciting stage of the tournament, with many top teams competing for a spot in the semi-finals.
Magnus Carlsen's fans will be eagerly waiting to see how Norway performs in the quarter-finals, and the world chess champion will likely be watching the match with great interest.