# Norway's fun-focused youth sports produce team that beat Brazil

Norway has designed a youth sports system that bans league tables and trophies to prioritize fun and equality over competition. This approach has fostered a national football team skilled enough to defeat Brazil. It highlights an alternative model for developing elite athletes while keeping children engaged in sports.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/how-norway-made-sport-fun-kids-built-football-team-beat-brazil-world-cup) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:13:57 GMT