Brazil vs Norway: FIFA schedule today and World Cup preview
Brazil face Norway at 4 p.m. ET today in the World Cup Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, with Mexico vs England at 8 p.m. ET closing the fifa schedule today on FOX. Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland headline a rematch of their stunning 1998 World Cup meeting. The winner advances to face Mexico or England in the quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on July 11.
Key Takeaways
- Brazil vs Norway kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on FOX; Mexico vs England follows at 8 p.m. ET, both streaming on FOX One.
- Vinicius Jr (four goals) and Haaland (five goals, tied for second in the Golden Boot race) are the headline stars.
- Brazil are -125 favorites to win in regulation per CBS Sports, but Norway have never lost to Brazil in four meetings.
- The Athletic's experts largely back Brazil, while CBS Sports' Jon Eimer is backing Norway to qualify at +175.
- The winner plays Mexico or England in the quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on July 11.
Day 25 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivers two Round of 16 blockbusters on Sunday, July 5. FOX Sports frames the day as Vinicius Junior's Brazil against Erling Haaland's Norway — a rematch of their stunning 1998 World Cup meeting — before an unbeaten Mexico hosts Harry Kane's England in Mexico City.
What does the fifa schedule today look like?
Brazil vs Norway is set for 4 p.m. ET at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match airs on FOX and streams live on FOX One, with a three-day free trial available.
Mexico vs England closes the slate at 8 p.m. ET at Mexico City Stadium. That match also airs on FOX and streams on FOX One. All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
In the UK, Brazil vs Norway kicks off at 9 p.m. BST on ITV. U.S. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Peacock, per The Athletic.
How did Brazil and Norway reach the last 16?
Brazil (FIFA No. 5) topped Group C with a 1-1 draw against Morocco and 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland. Vinicius Jr scored in all three group games. They needed a 95th-minute Gabriel Martinelli winner to beat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32.
Norway (FIFA No. 21) are back at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years. They won their first two Group I matches against Iraq and Senegal, rested Haaland in a 4-1 loss to France, then beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on his 86th-minute goal — their first-ever knockout-round victory.
Who are the key players to watch?
Haaland and Vinicius Jr are their nations' top scorers and the easy headline picks. Haaland has five goals from 14 first-time shots — the most at the tournament. Vinicius is tied with Lamine Yamal for 30 dribbles and leads Brazil's attack from the left.
Norway's Martin Odegaard links with Haaland and assisted Antonio Nusa against Ivory Coast. Nusa's curling finish is among the tournament's best goals. For Brazil, Bruno Guimaraes has quietly been one of the standout midfielders, while Matheus Cunha's positioning has elevated Vinicius.
FOX Sports singles out Haaland as the most consequential player — Norway's attack runs through him, while Brazil have many paths to victory. For more offbeat tournament angles, see our Bizarre World coverage.
What do experts predict?
The Athletic's panel largely favors Brazil, with scorelines ranging from 1-0 to 3-2. Dan Sheldon predicts Brazil 3-2 Norway, expecting both Haaland and Vinicius to score. Seb Stafford-Bloor went 2-2 after extra time with Brazil winning on penalties.
CBS Sports highlights a split: Brazil are -125 to win in regulation and -270 to advance, but SportsLine expert Jon Eimer is backing Norway to qualify at +175. Eimer expects goals and fast football, citing Haaland and Odegaard's link-up play.
Norway have never lost to Brazil across four meetings, including a 2-1 upset at the 1998 World Cup. Brazil, meanwhile, have not beaten a European team in a World Cup knockout since 2002 — a streak Carlo Ancelotti must break to keep trophy hopes alive.