Brazil's forward #19 Endrick shoots against Norway's goalkeeper #01 Orjan Nyland and a misses a chance during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his penalty save put the team on the right track for victory.

"When you are able to save a penalty that early (it is then) very hard to beat you," he said after Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil. "It was a great moment for myself but also for the team to give ourselves some breathing space."

Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages as Norway stunned the five-time champion to reach its first World Cup quarterfinal at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Nyland saved a penalty from Bruno Guimaraes in the 14th minute before Haaland broke the deadlock with a powerful 79th-minute header and added a second in the 90th minute.

"In the end we also managed to score at the right moments, so that was amazing," said the 35-year-old goalkeeper.

Norway now faces the winner of Sunday's late game between Mexico and England.