who will norway play in world cup 2026

Norway will play Brazil in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with the match listed for New York/New Jersey on July 5, 2026. If Norway advances, the winner of Brazil vs Norway will meet either Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.

What that means

• Norway reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group I and then beating Ivory Coast in the round of 32.

• The Brazil matchup is the immediate next game on Norway’s path in the tournament.

Match context

Norway’s run has been centered on Erling Haaland, and the Brazil clash has been framed as one of the marquee round-of-16 games.

Norway will face Brazil in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, and the winner will play either Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.