Brazil and Norway meet in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET. Brazil enter as narrow match-odds favorites at -120, while Norway arrive having already beaten Ivory Coast 2-1 in the round of 32, making the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Brazil vs. Norway predictions a genuine talking point for bettors who believe the Scandinavians can cause an upset.
Brazil topped Group C with wins over Scotland and Haiti and a 1-1 draw with Morocco before edging Japan 2-1 in their round of 32 match. Vinícius Júnior has been their standout performer with four goals at this tournament, while Matheus Cunha has added three. Norway, in their first World Cup since 1998, advanced as Group I runners-up behind France and then held their nerve against Ivory Coast. Erling Haaland leads the tournament with five goals and shapes as the central question in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Brazil vs. Norway odds.