Brazil host Norway in the World Cup 2026 on 5 July 2026, Sunday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 21:00 UK Time.
Brazil and Norway face off in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a place in the quarter-finals on the line after both sides came through demanding paths to the knockout stage. Brazil impressed throughout the group phase before overcoming Japan in the Round of 32, while Norway recovered from a difficult defeat to France in the groups by eliminating Ivory Coast to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Both teams possess plenty of attacking quality, but their routes to this stage have been very different. Brazil have paired defensive control with clinical finishing under Carlo Ancelotti, whereas Norway have relied on their firepower to outscore opponents despite showing vulnerabilities at the back.
Brazil have carried excellent momentum into the Round of 16 after remaining unbeaten across their four World Cup matches. They opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before recording convincing victories over Haiti 3-0 and Scotland 3-0 to finish the group stage strongly. Their Round of 32 clash against Japan proved far more competitive, but Brazil found the decisive moments to secure a 2-1 victory and continue their pursuit of another world title.
Ancelotti’s side have displayed impressive balance throughout the tournament. Their defensive structure has limited opponents to just two goals in four matches, while the attacking unit continues to create chances through patient possession and quick combinations around the penalty area. Brazil rarely lose control of matches, and their ability to raise the tempo during the latter stages has become a defining feature of their performances.
Norway have shown throughout this World Cup that they are capable of troubling any defence when given space to attack. After beginning with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, they defeated Iraq 4-1 and Senegal 3-2 to reach the knockout stage despite a heavy 4-1 defeat to France. They responded positively in the Round of 32 by overcoming Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their meeting with Brazil.
Erling Haaland remains the focal point of Norway’s attack, providing a constant threat with his movement and finishing inside the box. However, defensive consistency continues to be an issue against elite opposition. Norway have conceded eight goals in four World Cup matches and often leave spaces during transitions when committing numbers forward. That aggressive approach creates opportunities at both ends and could be tested against Brazil’s well-organised attack.
The best bet for this match is Brazil to win and both teams to score. Brazil have looked the stronger and more complete side throughout the tournament, but Japan showed in the Round of 32 that their defence can still be breached. Norway possess genuine attacking quality through Erling Haaland and are capable of finding the net, although their defensive struggles suggest they will find it difficult to contain Brazil over ninety minutes.
From a player market, Vinicius Junior to score anytime holds strong value. The Real Madrid forward has been Brazil’s most dangerous attacker throughout the tournament, underlined by his first-half brace against Scotland. Norway’s defensive frailties and tendency to leave space in transition should hand him the openings to add to that tally, making him one of the most likely players to find the net.
Our correct score prediction is Brazil 2-1. Norway’s attacking quality gives them every chance of getting on the scoresheet, yet Brazil have shown greater consistency on both sides of the ball throughout the group stage and the Round of 32. Another disciplined performance backed by decisive moments in attack should be enough to send the five-time world champions into the quarter-finals.
| Brazil | Norway | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 4 | 4 |
| Wins | 3 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 1 |
| Goals For | 9 | 10 |
| Goals Against | 2 | 8 |
| Brazil | Norway | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 3 | 2 |
| Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 6 | 6 |
| Goals Against | 2 | 2 |
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29.06.26
|
Brazil Japan |
2-1 |
|
24.06.26
|
Scotland Brazil |
0-3 |
|
20.06.26
|
Brazil Haiti |
3-0 |
|
13.06.26
|
Brazil Morocco |
1-1 |
|
06.06.26
|
Brazil Egypt |
2-1 |
|
31.05.26
|
Brazil Panama |
6-2 |
|
01.04.26
|
Brazil Croatia |
3-1 |
|
26.03.26
|
Brazil France |
1-2 |
|
18.11.25
|
Brazil Tunisia |
1-1 |
|
15.11.25
|
Brazil Senegal |
2-0 |
|
14.10.25
|
Japan Brazil |
3-2 |
|
10.10.25
|
South Korea Brazil |
0-5 |
|
10.09.25
|
Bolivia Brazil |
1-0 |
|
05.09.25
|
Brazil Chile |
3-0 |
|
11.06.25
|
Brazil Paraguay |
1-0 |
|
06.06.25
|
Ecuador Brazil |
0-0 |
|
26.03.25
|
Argentina Brazil |
4-1 |
|
21.03.25
|
Brazil Colombia |
2-1 |
|
20.11.24
|
Brazil Uruguay |
1-1 |
|
14.11.24
|
Venezuela Brazil |
1-1 |
|
16.10.24
|
Brazil Peru |
4-0 |
|
11.10.24
|
Chile Brazil |
1-2 |
|
11.09.24
|
Paraguay Brazil |
1-0 |
|
07.09.24
|
Brazil Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
07.07.24
|
Uruguay Brazil (Penalties:4 - 2) |
0-0 |
|
03.07.24
|
Brazil Colombia |
1-1 |
|
29.06.24
|
Paraguay Brazil |
1-4 |
|
25.06.24
|
Brazil Costa Rica |
0-0 |
|
13.06.24
|
USA Brazil |
1-1 |
|
09.06.24
|
Mexico Brazil |
2-3 |
|
26.03.24
|
Spain Brazil |
3-3 |
|
23.03.24
|
England Brazil |
0-1 |
|
22.11.23
|
Brazil Argentina |
0-1 |
|
17.11.23
|
Colombia Brazil |
2-1 |
|
18.10.23
|
Uruguay Brazil |
2-0 |
|
13.10.23
|
Brazil Venezuela |
1-1 |
|
13.09.23
|
Peru Brazil |
0-1 |
|
09.09.23
|
Brazil Bolivia |
5-1 |
|
20.06.23
|
Brazil Senegal |
2-4 |
|
17.06.23
|
Brazil Guinea |
4-1 |
|
25.03.23
|
Morocco Brazil |
2-1 |
|
09.12.22
|
Croatia Brazil (Penalties:4 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
05.12.22
|
Brazil South Korea |
4-1 |
|
02.12.22
|
Cameroon Brazil |
1-0 |
|
28.11.22
|
Brazil Switzerland |
1-0 |
|
24.11.22
|
Brazil Serbia |
2-0 |
|
27.09.22
|
Brazil Tunisia |
5-1 |
|
23.09.22
|
Brazil Ghana |
3-0 |
|
06.06.22
|
Japan Brazil |
0-1 |
|
02.06.22
|
South Korea Brazil |
1-5 |
|
29.06.26
|
Brazil Japan |
2-1 |
|
20.06.26
|
Brazil Haiti |
3-0 |
|
13.06.26
|
Brazil Morocco |
1-1 |
|
06.06.26
|
Brazil Egypt |
2-1 |
|
31.05.26
|
Brazil Panama |
6-2 |
|
01.04.26
|
Brazil Croatia |
3-1 |
|
26.03.26
|
Brazil France |
1-2 |
|
18.11.25
|
Brazil Tunisia |
1-1 |
|
15.11.25
|
Brazil Senegal |
2-0 |
|
05.09.25
|
Brazil Chile |
3-0 |
|
11.06.25
|
Brazil Paraguay |
1-0 |
|
21.03.25
|
Brazil Colombia |
2-1 |
|
20.11.24
|
Brazil Uruguay |
1-1 |
|
16.10.24
|
Brazil Peru |
4-0 |
|
07.09.24
|
Brazil Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
03.07.24
|
Brazil Colombia |
1-1 |
|
25.06.24
|
Brazil Costa Rica |
0-0 |
|
22.11.23
|
Brazil Argentina |
0-1 |
|
13.10.23
|
Brazil Venezuela |
1-1 |
|
09.09.23
|
Brazil Bolivia |
5-1 |
|
20.06.23
|
Brazil Senegal |
2-4 |
|
17.06.23
|
Brazil Guinea |
4-1 |
|
05.12.22
|
Brazil South Korea |
4-1 |
|
28.11.22
|
Brazil Switzerland |
1-0 |
|
24.11.22
|
Brazil Serbia |
2-0 |
|
27.09.22
|
Brazil Tunisia |
5-1 |
|
23.09.22
|
Brazil Ghana |
3-0 |
|
24.03.22
|
Brazil Chile |
4-0 |
|
02.02.22
|
Brazil Paraguay |
4-0 |
|
12.11.21
|
Brazil Colombia |
1-0 |
|
15.10.21
|
Brazil Uruguay |
4-1 |
|
10.09.21
|
Brazil Peru |
2-0 |
|
05.07.21
|
Brazil Peru |
1-0 |
|
03.07.21
|
Brazil Chile |
1-0 |
|
27.06.21
|
Brazil Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
24.06.21
|
Brazil Colombia |
2-1 |
|
18.06.21
|
Brazil Peru |
4-0 |
|
13.06.21
|
Brazil Venezuela |
3-0 |
|
05.06.21
|
Brazil Ecuador |
2-0 |
|
14.11.20
|
Brazil Venezuela |
1-0 |
|
10.10.20
|
Brazil Bolivia |
5-0 |
|
19.11.19
|
Brazil South Korea |
3-0 |
|
15.11.19
|
Brazil Argentina |
0-1 |
|
13.10.19
|
Brazil Nigeria |
1-1 |
|
10.10.19
|
Brazil Senegal |
1-1 |
|
11.09.19
|
Brazil Peru |
0-1 |
|
07.09.19
|
Brazil Colombia |
2-2 |
|
07.07.19
|
Brazil Peru |
3-1 |
|
03.07.19
|
Brazil Argentina |
2-0 |
|
28.06.19
|
Brazil Paraguay (Penalties:4 - 3) |
0-0 |
|
24.06.26
|
Scotland Brazil |
0-3 |
|
14.10.25
|
Japan Brazil |
3-2 |
|
10.10.25
|
South Korea Brazil |
0-5 |
|
09.09.25
|
Bolivia Brazil |
1-0 |
|
05.06.25
|
Ecuador Brazil |
0-0 |
|
26.03.25
|
Argentina Brazil |
4-1 |
|
14.11.24
|
Venezuela Brazil |
1-1 |
|
11.10.24
|
Chile Brazil |
1-2 |
|
11.09.24
|
Paraguay Brazil |
1-0 |
|
07.07.24
|
Uruguay Brazil (Penalties:4 - 2) |
0-0 |
|
29.06.24
|
Paraguay Brazil |
1-4 |
|
12.06.24
|
USA Brazil |
1-1 |
|
09.06.24
|
Mexico Brazil |
2-3 |
|
26.03.24
|
Spain Brazil |
3-3 |
|
23.03.24
|
England Brazil |
0-1 |
|
17.11.23
|
Colombia Brazil |
2-1 |
|
18.10.23
|
Uruguay Brazil |
2-0 |
|
13.09.23
|
Peru Brazil |
0-1 |
|
25.03.23
|
Morocco Brazil |
2-1 |
|
09.12.22
|
Croatia Brazil (Penalties:4 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
02.12.22
|
Cameroon Brazil |
1-0 |
|
06.06.22
|
Japan Brazil |
0-1 |
|
02.06.22
|
South Korea Brazil |
1-5 |
|
30.03.22
|
Bolivia Brazil |
0-4 |
|
27.01.22
|
Ecuador Brazil |
1-1 |
|
16.11.21
|
Argentina Brazil |
0-0 |
|
10.10.21
|
Colombia Brazil |
0-0 |
|
07.10.21
|
Venezuela Brazil |
1-3 |
|
03.09.21
|
Chile Brazil |
0-1 |
|
11.07.21
|
Argentina Brazil |
1-0 |
|
09.06.21
|
Paraguay Brazil |
0-2 |
|
17.11.20
|
Uruguay Brazil |
0-2 |
|
14.10.20
|
Peru Brazil |
2-4 |
|
22.06.19
|
Peru Brazil |
0-5 |
|
30.06.26
|
Ivory Coast Norway |
1-2 |
|
26.06.26
|
Norway France |
1-4 |
|
23.06.26
|
Norway Senegal |
3-2 |
|
16.06.26
|
Iraq Norway |
1-4 |
|
07.06.26
|
Morocco Norway |
1-1 |
|
01.06.26
|
Norway Sweden |
3-1 |
|
31.03.26
|
Norway Switzerland |
0-0 |
|
27.03.26
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-1 |
|
16.11.25
|
Italy Norway |
1-4 |
|
13.11.25
|
Norway Estonia |
4-1 |
|
14.10.25
|
Norway New Zealand |
1-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
Norway Israel |
5-0 |
|
09.09.25
|
Norway Moldova |
11-1 |
|
04.09.25
|
Norway Finland |
1-0 |
|
09.06.25
|
Estonia Norway |
0-1 |
|
06.06.25
|
Norway Italy |
3-0 |
|
25.03.25
|
Israel Norway |
2-4 |
|
22.03.25
|
Moldova Norway |
0-5 |
|
17.11.24
|
Norway Kazakhstan |
5-0 |
|
14.11.24
|
Slovenia Norway |
1-4 |
|
13.10.24
|
Austria Norway |
5-1 |
|
10.10.24
|
Norway Slovenia |
3-0 |
|
09.09.24
|
Norway Austria |
2-1 |
|
06.09.24
|
Kazakhstan Norway |
0-0 |
|
08.06.24
|
Denmark Norway |
3-1 |
|
05.06.24
|
Norway Kosovo |
3-0 |
|
26.03.24
|
Norway Slovakia |
1-1 |
|
22.03.24
|
Norway Czech Republic |
1-2 |
|
19.11.23
|
Scotland Norway |
3-3 |
|
16.11.23
|
Norway Faroe Islands |
2-0 |
|
15.10.23
|
Norway Spain |
0-1 |
|
12.10.23
|
Cyprus Norway |
0-4 |
|
12.09.23
|
Norway Georgia |
2-1 |
|
07.09.23
|
Norway Jordan |
6-0 |
|
20.06.23
|
Norway Cyprus |
3-1 |
|
17.06.23
|
Norway Scotland |
1-2 |
|
28.03.23
|
Georgia Norway |
1-1 |
|
25.03.23
|
Spain Norway |
3-0 |
|
20.11.22
|
Norway Finland |
1-1 |
|
17.11.22
|
Ireland Norway |
1-2 |
|
27.09.22
|
Norway Serbia |
0-2 |
|
24.09.22
|
Slovenia Norway |
2-1 |
|
12.06.22
|
Norway Sweden |
3-2 |
|
09.06.22
|
Norway Slovenia |
0-0 |
|
05.06.22
|
Sweden Norway |
1-2 |
|
02.06.22
|
Serbia Norway |
0-1 |
|
29.03.22
|
Norway Armenia |
9-0 |
|
25.03.22
|
Norway Slovakia |
2-0 |
|
16.11.21
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-0 |
|
13.11.21
|
Norway Latvia |
0-0 |
|
26.06.26
|
Norway France |
1-4 |
|
23.06.26
|
Norway Senegal |
3-2 |
|
01.06.26
|
Norway Sweden |
3-1 |
|
31.03.26
|
Norway Switzerland |
0-0 |
|
13.11.25
|
Norway Estonia |
4-1 |
|
14.10.25
|
Norway New Zealand |
1-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
Norway Israel |
5-0 |
|
09.09.25
|
Norway Moldova |
11-1 |
|
04.09.25
|
Norway Finland |
1-0 |
|
06.06.25
|
Norway Italy |
3-0 |
|
17.11.24
|
Norway Kazakhstan |
5-0 |
|
10.10.24
|
Norway Slovenia |
3-0 |
|
09.09.24
|
Norway Austria |
2-1 |
|
05.06.24
|
Norway Kosovo |
3-0 |
|
26.03.24
|
Norway Slovakia |
1-1 |
|
22.03.24
|
Norway Czech Republic |
1-2 |
|
16.11.23
|
Norway Faroe Islands |
2-0 |
|
15.10.23
|
Norway Spain |
0-1 |
|
12.09.23
|
Norway Georgia |
2-1 |
|
07.09.23
|
Norway Jordan |
6-0 |
|
20.06.23
|
Norway Cyprus |
3-1 |
|
17.06.23
|
Norway Scotland |
1-2 |
|
20.11.22
|
Norway Finland |
1-1 |
|
27.09.22
|
Norway Serbia |
0-2 |
|
12.06.22
|
Norway Sweden |
3-2 |
|
09.06.22
|
Norway Slovenia |
0-0 |
|
29.03.22
|
Norway Armenia |
9-0 |
|
25.03.22
|
Norway Slovakia |
2-0 |
|
13.11.21
|
Norway Latvia |
0-0 |
|
11.10.21
|
Norway Montenegro |
2-0 |
|
07.09.21
|
Norway Gibraltar |
5-1 |
|
01.09.21
|
Norway Netherlands |
1-1 |
|
06.06.21
|
Norway Greece |
1-2 |
|
02.06.21
|
Norway Luxembourg |
1-0 |
|
27.03.21
|
Norway Turkey |
0-3 |
|
14.10.20
|
Norway Northern Ireland |
1-0 |
|
11.10.20
|
Norway Romania |
4-0 |
|
08.10.20
|
Norway Serbia |
1-2 |
|
04.09.20
|
Norway Austria |
1-2 |
|
15.11.19
|
Norway Faroe Islands |
4-0 |
|
12.10.19
|
Norway Spain |
1-1 |
|
05.09.19
|
Norway Malta |
2-0 |
|
07.06.19
|
Norway Romania |
2-2 |
|
26.03.19
|
Norway Sweden |
3-3 |
|
16.10.18
|
Norway Bulgaria |
1-0 |
|
13.10.18
|
Norway Slovenia |
1-0 |
|
23.03.18
|
Norway Australia |
4-1 |
|
30.06.26
|
Ivory Coast Norway |
1-2 |
|
16.06.26
|
Iraq Norway |
1-4 |
|
07.06.26
|
Morocco Norway |
1-1 |
|
27.03.26
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-1 |
|
16.11.25
|
Italy Norway |
1-4 |
|
09.06.25
|
Estonia Norway |
0-1 |
|
25.03.25
|
Israel Norway |
2-4 |
|
22.03.25
|
Moldova Norway |
0-5 |
|
14.11.24
|
Slovenia Norway |
1-4 |
|
13.10.24
|
Austria Norway |
5-1 |
|
06.09.24
|
Kazakhstan Norway |
0-0 |
|
08.06.24
|
Denmark Norway |
3-1 |
|
19.11.23
|
Scotland Norway |
3-3 |
|
12.10.23
|
Cyprus Norway |
0-4 |
|
28.03.23
|
Georgia Norway |
1-1 |
|
25.03.23
|
Spain Norway |
3-0 |
|
17.11.22
|
Ireland Norway |
1-2 |
|
24.09.22
|
Slovenia Norway |
2-1 |
|
05.06.22
|
Sweden Norway |
1-2 |
|
02.06.22
|
Serbia Norway |
0-1 |
|
16.11.21
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-0 |
|
08.10.21
|
Turkey Norway |
1-1 |
|
04.09.21
|
Latvia Norway |
0-2 |
|
30.03.21
|
Montenegro Norway |
0-1 |
|
24.03.21
|
Gibraltar Norway |
0-3 |
|
18.11.20
|
Austria Norway |
1-1 |
|
15.11.20
|
Romania Norway |
3-0 |
|
07.09.20
|
Northern Ireland Norway |
1-5 |
|
18.11.19
|
Malta Norway |
1-2 |
|
15.10.19
|
Romania Norway |
1-1 |
|
08.09.19
|
Sweden Norway |
1-1 |
|
10.06.19
|
Faroe Islands Norway |
0-2 |
|
23.03.19
|
Spain Norway |
2-1 |
|
19.11.18
|
Cyprus Norway |
0-2 |
|
16.11.18
|
Slovenia Norway |
1-1 |
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