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Brazil faces Norway in FIFA World Cup last 16 showdown

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Brazil faces Norway in FIFA World Cup last 16 showdown
Summary

Brazil will face Norway in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup on July 5 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Historically, Brazil has struggled against Norway, with two losses and two draws in previous World Cup meetings. Both teams reached this stage after narrow victories in the last 32, with Brazil defeating Japan 2-1 and Norway overcoming Ivory Coast 2-1. Key players include Brazil's Vinicius Jr and Norway's Erling Haaland, each crucial to their teams' hopes in this knockout matchup.

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  • •Match scheduled for July 5 at 4 PM ET.
  • •Brazil finished top of Group C with wins over Scotland and Haiti.
  • •Norway secured second place in Group I after winning against Iraq and Senegal.
  • •Haaland has scored five of Norway’s ten goals in the tournament.
  • •The winner will face either Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.
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Norway are one of only three countries Brazil have faced at a World Cup without registering at least one victory.

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