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Rabat – Brazil will face Norway today at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Rabat – Brazil face Norway today at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Events & Listings
Brazil reached the knockout stage after topping their group and then navigating a tense 2–1 victory over Japan in the Round of 32, sealed by a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Gabriel Martinelli.
Norway advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Ivory Coast 2–1, marking the nation’s first-ever World Cup knockout stage win.
The winner will advance to the quarterfinals to stay alive in the tournament. Extra time and penalties will decide the tie if the teams remain level after 90 minutes.
Match details:
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Fixture: Brazil vs Norway
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Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 16
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Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (MetLife Stadium)
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Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
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Kick-off: 9:00 p.m. Morocco time / 4:00 p.m. EDT / 8:00 p.m. GMT
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How to watch: beIN Sports or TOD in MENA; FOX and FS1 in the USA (Peacock for Spanish); TSN in Canada; M6+ in France.
Brazil team news
Injuries/Suspensions: Carlo Ancelotti faces a major blow in midfield as Lucas Paquetá is highly unlikely to feature after picking up an injury against Japan. Midfield veteran Casemiro is also carrying a knock and faces a late fitness test. On a positive note, dynamic winger Raphinha has returned to training and offers an option out wide.
Recent Form: The five-time World Cup champions have maintained a balanced run of results, putting up 9 goals and conceding only 2 across their 4 games so far. They dominated Scotland 3–0 to cap off the group phase before outlasting a highly disciplined Japan squad with a late 2–1 push.
Key Players: VinÃcius Júnior remains Brazil’s primary attacking threat, racking up 4 goals in the tournament so far. In midfield, Bruno Guimarães will be tasked with controlling possession, while Gabriel Martinelli will look to build on his historic late-winner momentum.
Likely XI: Alisson; Molina, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Arana; Guimarães, Ederson, Gomes; Rodrygo, Cunha, VinÃcius Júnior.
Norway team news
Injuries/Suspensions: Manager Ståle Solbakken has a relatively healthy squad available at his disposal. No major new suspension issues or long-term injuries have been reported following their emotional victory over Ivory Coast.
Recent Form: Norway have been one of the tournament’s most entertaining sides, logging 10 goals scored and 8 conceded over 4 matches. They have yet to record a clean sheet in their last six matches but have made up for it with sheer attacking output, culminating in their historic 2–1 triumph over Ivory Coast.
Key Players: Erling Haaland is chasing the Golden Boot, leading the Norwegian attack with 5 goals inside the box. Captain Martin Ødegaard dictates the side’s transitions from midfield, while young talent Antonio Nusa provides explosive width after scoring the opener against Ivory Coast.
Likely XI: Nyland; Ryerson, Østigård, Hanche-Olsen, Wolfe; Thorsby, Berge, Ødegaard; Nusa, Haaland, Sørloth.
What to expect
Brazil enter the fixture as the odds-on favorites due to their superior squad depth, historical knockout pedigree, and elite ball retention, averaging over 57% possession. Ancelotti’s men will look to pin Norway back early and dictate the tempo.
Norway will be perfectly content letting Brazil have the ball, operating out of a pragmatic block. Their game plan heavily relies on Ødegaard executing direct counter-attacking balls into the paths of Haaland and Nusa. Brazil’s defense looked momentarily fragile against quick transitions in the previous round, which is exactly the vulnerability Haaland exploits best.
Prediction: Brazil 2-1 Norway.
