World Cup 1998 : Brazil and Norway qualify for the Round of 16
MARSEILLE, Jun. 23, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Norway defeated Brazil by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
Brazil made the Norvegians doubt themselves for forty-five minutes. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with goals by Tore André Flo ('83) and Rekdal ('89 on penalty).
Brazil and Norway both advance to the Round of 16.Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
- 16 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Norway at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1938)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Brazil
1:2
Norway
1:2 (0:0)
- 23 June 1998
- 21:00
- Marseille
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
| Norway | 5 |
 Morocco | 4 |
 Scotland | 1 |
Matches
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