EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — An epic 2026 World Cup last 16 clash takes place in New Jersey on Sunday, as Brazil and Norway collide.
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Can Carlo Ancelotti lead the Selecao to a ninth-straight quarterfinal appearance at the World Cup?
Or will Erling Haaland and Norway spring a mini-upset to reach the last eight?
Below are live updates from Brazil vs Norway, with analysis, videos and reaction from New Jersey.
The vibes are superb here in New Jersey.
Brazil and Norway fans are mingling and taking photos together and the Brazilian supporters are going for it with their chants.
The scene here for #Brazil v #Norway as fans mingle outside the stadium in New Jersey. The vibes are magnificent. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/SmNRINE0G4
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) July 5, 2026
The #Brazil fans are properly going for it outside the stadium here in New Jersey! What a brilliant atmosphere this is for the game v #Norway! Epic last 16 #WorldCup game coming up. pic.twitter.com/RXAKTQSqp6
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) July 5, 2026
This is a very decent lineup from Norway with Haaland, Sorloth and Nusa in attack.
Odegaard backing them up from midfield is key and this is Norway going for it.
Norway starting lineup
Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa
Carlo Ancelotti has made one change with Martinelli coming in for Paqueta.
The latter suffered an injury in the last game, while Martinelli scored a late winner and has been pushing hard for this start.
It will be intriguing to see how Casemiro and Guimaraes get on in midfield against Odegaard and Berge, in an all-Premier League scrap.
Brazil starting lineup
Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Rayan, Martinelli, Vinicius Junior; Cunha
Okay, here’s how to watch Brazil against Norway in the USA.
Vinicius Junior against Erling Haaland. Yellow against Red. The Samba drums against the Viking Row.
It’s going to be epic and you can’t miss this game.
How to watch Brazil vs Norway live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 4pm ET Sunday (July 5)
Venue: MetLife Stadium — New Jersey
TV Channel: Telemundo
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock, en Espanol
The Selecao have improved as the World Cup has gone on and the main thing is they now have more balance.
Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha have been excellent in attack, while in midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has been superb in creating chances.
There are a couple of injury issues in midfield, which is a concern, but Ancelotti will look to find the right balance and not give up chances on the break.
This isn’t a vintage Brazilian team but they are still very good.
Norway have been very good for a long time now, and this is their chance to create history.
Martin Odegaard, Erling Haaland and Co. are their golden generation and this is their big chance to do something special.
They’ve been really solid at this World Cup and if they can hang in this game they know any chances in the box will likely be finished off by Haaland.
Plus, their fans are awesome and the Viking Row is a sight to behold.
