The prelude to Mexico vs England is a huge Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway.
It is a battle between South America and Europe on Sunday evening, and the latest renewal of Gabriel Magalhaes vs Erling Haaland – a rivalry which defined the 2025-26 Premier League season.
The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey hosts what could be one of the standout games at World Cup 2026.
Check out our full betting online preview below, and we have picked out some more tips based on the latest World Cup odds.
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Where can I watch Brazil vs Norway in the UK?
Brazil vs Norway will be broadcast live on ITV1, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm UK time.
Brazil vs Norway Preview
Recent results
Brazil came from 1-0 down to beat Japan 2-1 in their Round of 32 tie, with Casemiro grabbing the equaliser and substitute Gabriel Martinelli netting a stoppage-time winner. It was the first match at the tournament in which neither Vinicius Junior or Matheus Cunha scored, the former netting four times in the group stage and the latter three.
Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach this stage of the competition. Goals from Antonio Nusa and Haaland secured a historic victory for the Vikings, a welcome response to the 4-1 defeat to France in their final group match. Haaland’s winner in the last round was his fifth goal at this World Cup from just three appearances.
Head-to-head record
Surprisingly, Norway boast an unbeaten record vs Brazil, with two wins and two draws.
The Vikings beat the South American side 2-1 in the 1998 World Cup group stage, with the most recent meeting – a 2006 international friendly – finishing 1-1.
Team news
Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha are set to miss out for Brazil with hamstring injuries, while Casemiro is also a doubt – which could leave Carlo Ancelotti with some big calls to make in midfield. Fabinho and Danilo are the obvious options to come in, while Rayan should keep his spot on the right wing.
Julian Ryerson is the only injury absentee for Norway, welcome news for manager Stale Solbakken ahead of the nation’s biggest ever match on the World Cup stage. Haaland, Nusa, Alexander Sorloth and Martin Odegaard are a four-man forward unit which can really test a slightly below-par Brazilian back-line.
Brazil vs Norway Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Brazil are clear favourites here at a price of 1.89. A victory for Norway is at odds of 3.95, while the draw after 90 minutes is 3.45.
Brazil vs Norway Betting Tips
Total goals – Over 2.5 @ 1.88
Goals have flowed in World Cup 2026 matches involving Brazil and Norway. Since the 1-1 draw with Morocco, all three Brazil matches saw over 2.5 scored, with the selection also landing in all four of Norway’s games at the tournament.
Anytime goalscorer – Erling Haaland @ 2.32
Haaland has now scored in 13 competitive internationals in a row for Norway, a quite ridiculous return. The Manchester City superstar’s record for his country reads 60 goals from 53 games, numbers which almost beggar belief. So even though Brazil are the pre-match favourites, taking a punt on Haaland to score when the odds are better than evens is an opportunity which is too good to pass up.
Gabriel Magalhaes to commit over 1.5 fouls @ TBC
The battle between Gabriel and Haaland could be pivotal to the final result of this game. Arsenal’s talismanic centre-back will know he cannot let the Norway striker settle into the match, and should therefore look to get physical at every opportunity. This just paves the way for fouls to be committed, especially with the narrative already surrounding the two players.
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