Brazil will take on Norway in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Selecao, aiming for a sixth world title, advanced after a 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the round of 32. Norway also needed a last-minute winner from Erling Haaland to beat Ivory Coast in Arlington, Texas.
Group Stage and Path to Knockouts
Brazil won Group C despite a frustrating opening draw against Morocco. Norway finished second in Group I behind France, with coach Stale Solbakken making 10 changes against Les Bleus on matchday three after qualification was already secured.
Kick-off Time and Venue
The match kicks off at 9pm BST (4pm local time) on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How to Watch Brazil vs Norway
In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 8.15pm BST. UK viewers can also stream the match live via the ITVX app or website. Free highlights will be available on FIFA's official YouTube channel and ITVX. Standard Sport will provide a live blog on matchday.
Team News
Brazil: Carlo Ancelotti is likely to be without Barcelona winger Raphinha due to a thigh problem. Lucas Paqueta came off at half time against Japan with a hamstring issue and is a doubt. Casemiro, who was also substituted, is expected to be available. The full Brazil squad includes goalkeepers Alisson, Ederson, Weverton; defenders Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bremer, Leo Pereira, Roger Ibanez, Wesley Franca, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Douglas Santos; midfielders Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Fabinho, Danilo, Paqueta; forwards Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar, Endrick, Rayan, Igor Thiago.
Norway: Right-back Julian Ryerson missed the round of 32 with a thigh injury but could return. He is the only injury concern for Solbakken. Key players include Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, and Antonio Nusa, who impressed with a fine finish against Ivory Coast. The full Norway squad: goalkeepers Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik; defenders Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, Leo Ostigard, Julian Ryerson, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, David Moller Wolfe, Fredrik Bjorkan, Sondre Langas, Henrik Falchener; midfielders Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Thelo Aasgaard, Morten Thorsby; forwards Erling Braut Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Prediction and Head-to-Head
This should be an entertaining encounter with neither side the most robust defensively. Despite Norway's star quality with Haaland and Odegaard, Brazil's depth should prove decisive. Prediction: Brazil 3-1 Norway. Head-to-head: Brazil 0 wins, Norway 2 wins, 2 draws (statistics from prior encounters).
Match Odds
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