Brazil’s next World Cup opponent is the winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway in the round of 16. The match is listed for Sunday, July 5 at 4 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Brazil’s path

  • Round of 32: Brazil beat Japan 2-1.
  • Round of 16: Brazil vs Ivory Coast/Norway winner.
  • If Brazil advances, its quarterfinal opponent would come from Mexico, Ecuador, England, or DR Congo.

Quick read

Right now, the clean answer is: Brazil will play either Ivory Coast or Norway next.