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Brazil battles Norway, England faces Mexico in World Cup round of 16

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:25 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Brazil battles Norway, England faces Mexico in World Cup round of 16
Summary

Brazil plays Norway in the World Cup round of 16 at an undisclosed venue, with a match-up between Gabriel Magalhaes and Erling Haaland drawing attention. Norway aims to extend their unbeaten streak against Brazil, having not lost to them in four previous encounters. The evening features another significant clash as England confronts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, where Jordan Pickford seeks to match Peter Shilton's record for World Cup appearances by an England goalkeeper. The matches are expected to deliver high drama as knockout stage competition intensifies.

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  • •Brazil faces Norway aiming to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.
  • •Gabriel Magalhaes and Erling Haaland highlight the Brazil vs. Norway clash.
  • •England's Jordan Pickford could equal Peter Shilton's World Cup appearance record.
  • •England meets Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
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  • 1:25 PMCBS Sports — World Cup round of 16 gets serious: Brazil vs. Norway in heavyweight showdown; England face Mexico at Azteca
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Gabriel and Haaland renew their fierce rivalry while Jordan Pickford faces a historic test at the Azteca as the World Cup round of 16 heats up

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