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Norway Beats Brazil, Showcases Youth Sports Model

7/12/2026

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  • Norway defeated Brazil in the World Cup at East Rutherford on July 5, 2026.
  • Norway does not keep scores for children until age 12, resulting in 93 % having organized-sport experience by age 25.
  • Brad Stulberg told CNN Sports that loss of fun and pressure push kids out of sport, urging the United States to learn from Norway.
  • Norway’s 5.5 million-person country leads in triathlon, golf, tennis and soccer, highlighted by Viktor Hovland, Casper Ruud and Ada Hegerberg.