Four wins to go. How can your team reach the final and win the World Cup 2026? Click here to find out.Who: Brazil vs NorwayWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16Where: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USWhen: Sunday, July 5, at 4pm (20:00 GMT)How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 17:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listTwo of the world’s most exciting forwards, Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland, will light up Sunday evening in New Jersey when Brazil face Norway in a blockbuster round of 16 clash.For all their dominance on the world stage, Brazil have historically struggled to find a way past Norway, and after four failed attempts, the Selecao will hope the fifth time is the charm.Carlo Ancelotti’s talented side has its fair share of flaws, and having narrowly escaped elimination in the last 32 against Japan, they need an improved performance against Norway – one of the dark horses at this tournament.Spearheaded by Haaland and Martin Odegaard, Norway arrive with bragging rights – they are one of only three countries Brazil have faced at a World Cup without registering at least one victory.How did Brazil and Norway reach the round of 16?Brazil finished at the top of Group C, with wins over Scotland and Haiti, and a draw with Morocco. They fought from a goal down to beat Japan 2-1 in stoppage time in the last 32.Norway came second in Group I, winning against Iraq and Senegal and falling to France. They sealed a late 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the last 32 – the Scandinavian nation’s first World Cup knockout victory after previous exits to Italy in 1938 and 1998. Advertisement Can Haaland extend Norway’s dream run?Be it for club or country, towering forward Haaland …
