Brazil vs Norway: FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Preview, Date, Time, TV Channel, Head-to-Head and Prediction
One of the most exciting matchups of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is officially set as Brazil face Norway at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5.
Five-time world champions Brazil will take on a fearless Norway side led by Erling Haaland, setting up a blockbuster knockout clash between one of football's greatest nations and one of the tournament's biggest surprises.
When is Brazil vs Norway Round of 16?
Brazil will face Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The knockout match features five-time world champions Brazil against a Norway side making its first Round of 16 appearance since 1998.
Where is Brazil vs Norway Round of 16?
The Round of 16 clash will be played at MetLife Stadium (officially known as New York New Jersey Stadium during the FIFA World Cup) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
What is Kickoff Time for Brazil vs Norway Round of 16?
The match kicks off at:
United States (ET): 4:00 p.m.
United States (PT): 1:00 p.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 8:00 p.m.
United Kingdom (BST): 9:00 p.m.
Norway (CEST): 10:00 p.m.
Brazil (BRT): 5:00 p.m.
How to Watch Brazil vs Norway Round of 16?
Fans can watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match through the following broadcasters:
United States
FOX (English)
Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports App
Fubo
United Kingdom
BBC or ITV
International
Available through FIFA's official broadcast partners in each country.
Brazil vs Norway Round of 16 Team News
Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Japan, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. The Seleção are chasing their first FIFA World Cup title since 2002 and will again rely on stars such as VinÃcius Júnior, Rodrygo, Casemiro, and Martinelli.
Norway secured their place after defeating Ivory Coast 1-0, thanks to an 86th-minute winner from Erling Haaland. The victory marked Norway's first-ever World Cup knockout win and extended Haaland's impressive tournament tally to five goals.
Both teams enter the match in strong form, setting up one of the standout fixtures of the Round of 16.
Brazil vs Norway Head-to-Head (H2H)
Brazil have surprisingly never beaten Norway in international football.
Overall Record
Matches Played: 4
Brazil Wins: 0
Norway Wins: 2
Draws: 2
The nations also met at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where Norway came from behind to defeat Brazil 2-1 with late goals from Tore André Flo and Kjetil Rekdal.
Brazil vs Norway Round of 16 Predicted Lineups
Brazil Predicted XI
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Guilherme Arana
Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá
Forwards: Rodrygo, VinÃcius Júnior, Gabriel Martinelli
Norway Predicted XI
Goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Leo Østigård, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Birger Meling
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg
Forwards: Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth
Brazil vs Norway Round of 16 Prediction
Brazil head into the match as favorites thanks to their World Cup pedigree and talented squad, but Norway have already shown they can compete with top teams.
Erling Haaland has been one of the stars of the tournament with five goals, while Brazil possess attacking firepower through VinÃcius Júnior and Gabriel Martinelli.
Norway's unbeaten all-time record against Brazil adds another intriguing storyline, but Brazil's depth and knockout experience could prove decisive.
Prediction: Brazil 2-1 Norway. Brazil are favored to edge a closely contested encounter and book their place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
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