Round of 16 · FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil vs Norway
Brazil vs Norway at FIFA World Cup 2026. Sun, Jul 5, 08:00 PM UTC. MetLife Stadium.
Kickoff
Venue
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford
Capacity
82,500
AI Win Probability
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AI Win Probability
Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.
AI Match Analysis
Pre-match fact packAI data updated:
Multi-model consensus
2 of 2 models agreeFacts favour the home side
Competitive profileDecisive factor: Elo gap 97 points
Data comparison
Elo ratingΔ 97
Brazil
2031
Norway
1934
FIFA ranking: #5 vs #31
Head-to-head
4 previous meetings: 0 wins – 2 draws – 2 wins
Last meeting: 2006-08-161-1· Friendly
Source: eloratings.net — descriptive strength rating, not a prediction
Key players — Brazil
- Vinicius Junior · Offence — Vinicius Junior is listed as Offence; roster age 25; DOB 2000-07-12.
- Neymar · Offence — Neymar is listed as Offence; roster age 34; DOB 1992-02-05.
- Casemiro · Midfield — Casemiro is listed as Midfield; roster age 34; DOB 1992-02-23.
Key players — Norway
- Erling Haaland · Offence — Erling Haaland is listed as Offence; roster age 25; DOB 2000-07-21.
- Martin Ødegaard · Midfield — Martin Ødegaard is listed as Midfield; roster age 27; DOB 1998-12-17.
- Antonio Nusa · Midfield — Antonio Nusa is listed as Midfield; roster age 21; DOB 2005-04-17.
Tactical angle
This pre-match fact update covers Brazil (BRA) and Norway (NOR). Elo lists BRA at 2031 and NOR at 1934, a 97 point gap. Roster data lists BRA with 26 players at average age 28.7, and NOR with 26 players at average age 26.3.
What to watch
- • Match status: scheduled; BRA vs NOR kicks off at 2026-07-05T20:00:00Z.
- • Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA.
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-05T20:00:00Z.
Fact box
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-05T20:00:00Z.
- • Match status: scheduled; BRA vs NOR kicks off at 2026-07-05T20:00:00Z.
- • Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA.
- • FIFA ranks: BRA 5, NOR 31.
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Kickoff time by timezone
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Venue local time
America/New_York
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UTC+8 time
Asia/Shanghai
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Canonical UTC
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Brazil local time
America/Sao_Paulo
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Norway local time
Europe/Oslo
Primary home-market time for Norway; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.
Match quick answers
When is Brazil vs Norway?
Brazil vs Norway is scheduled for Sun, Jul 5, 08:00 PM UTC. Venue local time is Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 04:00 PM EDT; UTC+8 time for Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur is Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 04:00 AM GMT+8. Team-local checks: Brazil local time: Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 05:00 PM GMT-3; Norway local time: Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:00 PM GMT+2.GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Who is more likely to win, Brazil or Norway?
GoalPulse's editorial shadow model estimates Brazil to win 55%, a draw 19% and Norway to win 26%, making Brazil the slight model favorite. Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.
Where is Brazil vs Norway played?
The match is played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, United States, a venue with capacity for 82,500 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, with the winner advancing to the next round.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Brazil are FIFA-ranked #5 and coached by Dorival Júnior. Norway are FIFA-ranked #31 and coached by Ståle Solbakken.
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Match preview
Brazil face Norway in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The match kicks off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, United States, a venue with a capacity of 82,500.
Brazil enter as the higher-ranked side (FIFA #5) against Norway (#31). The a sizeable ranking gap between the two sides is 26 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: CONMEBOL vs UEFA.
Brazil are coached by Dorival Júnior, while Norway are led by Ståle Solbakken. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In the knockout phase, every match is a single elimination. If the score remains level after 90 minutes, the contest extends to 30 minutes of extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.