FIFA World Cup 2026 Brazil vs. Norway Photo Diary

Here’s a look inside Marriott’s suite at New York/New Jersey stadium. It was a particularly exciting game for the brand, as two of their campaign stars—Erling Haaland of Norway and Vinícius Júnior of Brazil—were facing off.

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, is an official partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and has been offering members exclusive experiences throughout the tournament, from hospitality events to behind-the-scenes access.

Did you know they water the pitch before every match (and at halftime)? When I was reporting a story on World Cup base camps, I learned the field is the number one thing teams care about in training.

“They care very little about anything beyond the pitch. The pitch is what’s most important—everything else [is] supplementing.” Carl Frye, Pingry School’s Director of Auxiliary programs, told me. (The school hosted Team Morocco.) “The facilities are important, but the grass is everything. If the grass is not good, nothing else matters. All the bells and whistles—you can have the most beautiful weight rooms and gyms and whirlpools and nutrition facilities—but the quality of the field is paramount.”

I decided not to wear Brazil or Norway merch instead, I took some fashion advice from T&C’s shopping editor, Sophie Dweck, and opted for a pair of Bermuda shorts along with the USMNT away jersey and Heidi Merrick sunglasses.

I also carried a clear stadium bag from Stoney Clover Lane.

To kick off the game inside the Marriott suite: Taittinger Champagne. Saúde (as they say in Brazil) or skål (in Norway)!

A day after the Fourth of July: More fireworks! These were in the colors of Brazil and Norway’s flags.

The entire Brazil squad poses for a team photo ahead of the start of the game.

As Norway led 2-0 going into the final minutes of the game, Brazilian players got heated as they fought for a penalty kick.

As we left the suite, we were greeted by a large portrait of Lady Liberty. The next match New York/New Jersey stadium hosts: The finals. Tickets are still available…

Or, if you’re searching for over-the-top experiences, two lucky fans will stay in a luxury suite-turned-hotel room inside the stadium on the eve of the match.