Norway's Historic Unbeaten Record Against Five-Time World Champions Brazil
Norway has a rare record in men’s international football, as Brazil has never beaten them in four senior matches. Norway won twice and drew twice, including a famous 2-1 victory at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Norway and Brazil’s senior men’s football teams share one of the most surprising records in international football. Between 1988 and 2006, the two nations played four matches, but Brazil failed to win even once. The games were played in Norway, France, and friendly settings, with Norway staying unbeaten through strong defence, direct attacking play, and confident performances.
The first meeting took place on July 28, 1988, and finished 1-1. Norway then shocked Brazil on May 30, 1997, by winning 4-2 in a friendly. Their biggest moment came on June 23, 1998, during the FIFA World Cup in France, when Norway came from behind to beat Brazil 2-1 and reach the knockout stage.
The last meeting was played on August 16, 2006, and ended in another 1-1 draw. Since then, Brazil has remained without a win against Norway at senior men’s level, making it one of the rarest head-to-head records in football history.
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