Sunday, 5 July | New York New Jersey Stadium
16:00 (New York) | 17:00 (Brasilia) | 22:00 (Oslo)
are daring to dream of a record-extending sixth crown after battling past Japan in the Round of 32, with substitute Gabriel Martinelli striking in stoppage time to seal a dramatic . The Seleção remain the most successful nation in tournament history, but their recent World Cup campaigns have fallen short of expectations. Since lifting the trophy in 2002, they have reached the semi-finals just once – finishing fourth on home soil in 2014. has been central to Brazil's 2026 charge, living up to his reputation as Carlo Ancelotti's resident talisman by scoring four goals across matches against , and as the South American giants topped with seven points.
A team featuring current coach famously defeated defending champions Brazil 2-1 in the group stage of World Cup 1998. The Vikings have waited 28 years to return to football's biggest stage, with powering their long-awaited revival. After finishing as the top scorer in UEFA qualifying, the indomitable No9 has continued to deliver at the finals, netting four goals in group triumphs over and before against Côte d'Ivoire in the Round of 32. The only blot to the copybook came in a , as a heavily rotated side surrendered top spot in to Didier Deschamps' men. Norway have reached the Round of 16 for the third time, but have never gone deeper.
Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo Santos; Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior
Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Ostigard, Bjorkan; Berg, Odegaard, Berge; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa
Norway came from a goal down to stun Brazil in their final Group A match at France 1998. After 1994 World Cup-winning striker Bebeto put the holders ahead in the 78th minute, Tore Andre Flo restored parity before Kjetil Rekdal converted a late penalty to complete a famous comeback and send Norway through to the Round of 16.
"We're doing a good job. We are performing – but you can never be content because we want to play better. We want to play at the highest level." Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil coach
"Brazil are favourites, of course they are, but we are hopeful that we will give them a match, and we are not playing the game for fun – we are playing to win the game and to reach the quarter-finals." Stale Solbakken, Norway coach
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Tournament ever-presents Brazil kicked off their 23rd World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium. Norway also graced the venue's hallowed turf in the group stage, beating Senegal 3-2. The world-class arena hosted a further three group games, as well as in the Round of 32. Following the hotly anticipated clash between Brazil and Norway, the 80,663-capacity New York New Jersey Stadium will open its illustrious gates just one more time at World Cup 2026, for the final on 19 July.
Away from the World Cup stage, the venue – opened in 2010 – is the home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets. One of the largest stadiums in the USA, it has a proven track record of hosting major sporting events, including Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, international football fixtures and high-profile concerts. With its location in the New York metropolitan area and premium facilities, New York New Jersey Stadium boasts a wealth of big-event experience and has provided a fitting stage for the most inclusive World Cup in history.
Sources: FIFA Official
