Quick Scoop: Who Does Norway Play Next?

Norway’s next match is today (Sunday, July 5, 2026) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 , and they face Brazil.

Match Details: Norway vs Brazil

  • Fixture: Norway vs Brazil
  • Stage: 2026 World Cup – Round of 16
  • Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
  • Kick-off: 4 p.m. ET (check local time conversions)
  • Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Broadcast: FOX and FOX One (streaming)

This clash comes after Norway advanced from the Round of 32 by beating Côte d’Ivoire 2–1, courtesy of an 86th-minute Erling Haaland winner. Brazil, meanwhile, progressed by defeating Japan in their own Round of 32 tie.

If Norway Beat Brazil: What’s Next?

If Norway pull off the win and advance to the quarterfinals , their path continues as follows:

  • Quarterfinal date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Venue: Miami Stadium
  • Kick-off: 5 p.m. ET
  • Potential opponents: Mexico, Ecuador, England, or DR Congo (depending on other Round of 16 results)

Should Norway keep winning:

  • Semifinal date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
  • Venue: Atlanta Stadium
  • Kick-off: 3 p.m. ET
  • Possible semifinal opponents include: Argentina, Cape Verde, Australia, Egypt, Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia, Ghana

Why This Match Is a Big Deal

  • It’s a classic “star power” storyline: Erling Haaland leading Norway against Brazil’s world-class squad.
  • Norway have been one of the tournament’s surprise packages, topping a tough group and then edging Côte d’Ivoire late.
  • Brazil are perennial favorites, so this is a high-stakes test for Norway’s World Cup credentials.

TL;DR

  • Next opponent: Brazil
  • When: Today, July 5, 2026, 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: New York New Jersey Stadium
  • If Norway win: They face either Mexico, Ecuador, England, or DR Congo in the quarterfinals on July 11 in Miami.

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