Brazil will meet Norway in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. BST on Sunday, 5 July.
The Brazilian side, overseen by Carlo Ancelotti, arrive in the knockout stage after a dramatic 2‑1 victory over Japan, a result sealed by Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike.
The Stage Is Set
Group play saw Brazil draw 1‑1 with Morocco before comfortable 3‑0 wins against Haiti and Scotland, putting them in excellent form heading into the knockout round.
However, the squad will be without Lucas Paquetá, who is sidelined by injury, while Raphinha is still nursing a hamstring issue and may start on the bench.
Neymar and Casemiro, both fully fit, are expected to feature, but the creative void left by Paquetá could be filled by either Danilo Santos or the teenage sensation Endrick, according to the coach.
Ancelotti has hinted at a tactical shift, possibly deploying Vini Jr. in a more advanced role to compensate for the midfield loss.
The match will be broadcast in the United States on ITV, which holds the rights to the tournament’s live coverage.
Fans in New York and New Jersey can expect a high‑stakes encounter under the lights, with Brazil aiming to extend its winning streak and Norway looking to cause an upset.