LIVE MATCH BELOW
Welcome to the LIVE coverage between Brazil vs Norway, the round 16 knockout match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Brazil come into the tie following a dramatic finish to their last-32 clash, where Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time heroics secured a 2-1 victory over Japan. However, the squad has been balanced by both positive and negative injury updates. Midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been ruled out of the fixture against the Norwegians after suffering a hamstring problem during the previous round, creating a void in the Selecao engine room. On a more positive note for the South American giants, Barcelona forward Raphinha could be back in contention following a thigh injury. His return would provide Carlo Ancelotti with more options in an attack that is already firing.
Norway, meanwhile, are sweating on the fitness of Julian Ryerson and Holmgren Pedersen, though Stale Solbakken remains hopeful that his defensive unit can withstand the pressure applied by Brazil’s talented front line.
Possible lineups for Brazil vs Norway
Brazil: A. Becker, Marquinhos D. Santos, Danilo, Gabriel, Rayan, B. Guimaraes, Casemiro, Vinicius Junior, G. Martinelli, M. Cunha
Norway: O. Nyland K. Ajer, M. Pedersen, D. Wolfe, T. Heggem, M. Oedegaard, P. Berg, S. Berge, A. Soerloth, A. Nusa, E. Haaland
Match Details
Game: Brazil vs Norway
Date: July 5, 2026
Kick-off: 9 PM WAT, 10 PM SAT.
Venue: New York/New Jersey Stadium, United States of America (USA)
