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Brazil vs Norway World Cup 2026 Round‑of‑16 clash at MetLife Stadium
Brazil and Norway meet on 5 July 2026 in the FIFA World Cup round‑of‑16. The match is scheduled for 17:00 Brasília time (22:00 CET) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, will line up with Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Danilo Santos; Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha and Gabriel Martinelli, who replaces the injured Lucas Paquetá. Raphinha is available only as a substitute after a hamstring injury, and Rayan is sidelined.
Norway, under Ståle Solbakken, will feature Ørjan Nyland; Ajer, David Møller Wolfe, Heggem, Berg; Odegaard, Berge, Martin Ødegaard (captain); Sorloth, Erling Haaland and Antonio Nusa. The Norwegian side came into the match after a 2‑1 win over Ivory Coast, with Haaland leading a fifth‑best attack in the tournament.
Brazil progressed by beating Japan 2‑1 in the last‑32, while Norway eliminated the Ivory Coast. Ancelotti said his defenders do not need extra instruction to mark Haaland, stressing the team’s overall preparation. Media outlets highlighted betting offers on player shots, historical context (the teams last met in the 1998 World Cup, Norway winning 2‑1), and streaming options – free in several countries via channels such as FOX, ITV and SBS.
The game draws strong interest from fans in Brazil and Norway, with local betting promotions and public enthusiasm noted across South‑American and European media.