Where is Brazil vs. Norway game today? World Cup match location

On Jul 5, 2026

On Sunday, July 5, Brazil and Norway meet in one of the most intriguing matchups of the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

It will be a star-studded showcase in East Rutherford, New Jersey, when Erling Haaland of Norway and Vinícius Júnior of Brazil square off. With five goals, Haaland is two behind Golden Boot co-leaders Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Vini Jr., meanwhile, is in the running with four goals.

While Norway has never advanced beyond the round of 16 at a World Cup, Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion and has advanced to at least the quarterfinals in the previous eight World Cups.

Here’s what to know about the round of 16 matchup between Brazil and Norway, including where it will be played and how to watch it:

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Photos reveal unforgettable World Cup action and emotion

US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.

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Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States scores his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Cesar Samudio #12 of Panama fails to save a shot from Giovanni Reyna #7 of the United States as he scores his team’s fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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US midfielder #07 Giovanni Reyna (R) scores his team’s fourth goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.

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US players celebrate the fourth goal by midfielder #07 Giovanni Reyna during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.

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Where is Norway vs Brazil game today?

The Brazil vs. Norway round of 16 match will be played at MetLife Stadium (known as New York New Jersey Stadium for the duration of the 2026 World Cup). MetLife Stadium is the regular home of the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets. This is the seventh match held at the venue during this World Cup. Its previous match was France’s 3-0 win over Sweden in the round of 32. The stadium’s next match will be the final on July 19.

Last year, MetLife Stadium hosted the FIFA Club World Cup final, which was won by Chelsea over Paris Saint-Germain, 3-0. It also hosted Super Bowl 48 on Feb. 2, 2014, when the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos, 43-8.

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Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Who will winner of Brazil vs Norway play next?

The winner of the Brazil vs. Norway match will earn a quarterfinal date against the winner of the England vs. Mexico round of 16 match. That quarterfinal match will be held on July 11 in South Florida.

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