Brazil is currently facing Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match can be followed live with text updates on GSP.ro and is being broadcast on Antena 1.
The stakes are high: the winner will qualify for the quarter-finals to face the victor of the match between Mexico and England.
LIVE » Brazil – Norway 0-1
A goal has been scored by Erling Haaland in the 80th minute.
85th Minute: A missed chance! Nyland makes another incredible save, denying a clear goal. Casemiro also misses an opportunity to equalize, raising the tension in New Jersey.
80th Minute: GOAL Norway! In a dramatic turn of events with just ten minutes left, Haaland rises above Brazil’s defenders and scores with a perfect header. Brazil is in shock and must respond quickly as the minutes grow tense!
75th Minute: Alisson saves Brazil once again as the Norwegians press hard, looking to strike.
67th Minute: Haaland receives a pass in front of goal but fails to intercept it with the ball coming too fast, missing a huge opportunity.
63rd Minute: Bruno Guimaraes has another great chance to score, but he cannot beat Nyland, who has been impeccable in goal so far.
59th Minute: Just seconds after entering the game, Endrick is perfectly set up in the center by Vinicius, but he sends his shot just wide of the net.
HALF-TIME in New Jersey! Brazil and Norway are tied 0-0 after a thrilling first half.
45+3 Minutes: Huge chance for Norway! Haaland brilliantly navigates Brazil’s defense and passes to Odegaard, who finds himself one-on-one with Alisson. However, Brazil’s goalkeeper makes a crucial save, keeping the score level.
41st Minute: Chance for Brazil! Vinicius Junior receives a pass from Martinelli in the box but Nyland deflects it for a corner. What a performance from Norway’s goalkeeper!
35th Minute: Norway has a chance! Odegaard turns in the box and shoots, hitting the side netting after a fast-paced attack.
31st Minute: Huge opportunity for Brazil! An excellent pass from Vinicius Junior sets Martinelli up in the box, but Norway’s Nyland makes another crucial save.
14th Minute: Bruno Guimaraes MISSES a penalty kick! The Brazil midfielder shoots left, but Nyland guesses right and saves easily. Vinicius Junior’s decision not to take the penalty, given he’s usually the main penalty taker, is curious.
10th Minute: PENALTY for Brazil! Matheus Cunha is brought down in the box by Kristoffer Ajer. After initially allowing play to continue, referee Ismail Elfath checks the VAR monitor and awards the penalty to Brazil.
3rd Minute: Norway scores through Patrick Berg, but the goal is disallowed for offside. Odegaard had passed to Sorloth, but it was too late. The play continued, with Sorloth passing to Berg, who scored, but it was ruled out.
Brazil vs Norway » Starting Teams
Brazil (4-4-2): Alisson – Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos – Rayan, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Martinelli – Cunha, Vinicius. Substitutes: Weverton, Ederson Moraes, Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo Santos, Ederson, Endrick, Fabinho, Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Luiz Henrique, Neymar, Raphinha, I. Thiago. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Despite Carlo Ancelotti announcing Neymar could play the full 90 minutes, he has once again opted to leave him on the bench. Raphinha, who was injured against Haiti, also returns to the bench. Whether he will be brought on remains to be seen.
Norway (4-3-3): Nyland – Ryerson, Ajer, Lysaker Heggem, Wolfe – Odegaard, Berge, Berg – Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa. Substitutes: Tangvik, Selvik, Aasgaard, Aursnes, Bjorkan, Bobb, Falchener, Hauge, Langas, J. Larsen, Ostigard, Pedersen, Schjelderup, Thorsby, Thorstvedt. Coach: Stale Solbakken.
Referee: Ismail Elfath (USA). Stadium: MetLife, New Jersey.
Brazil Scrapes Through in Round of 16, Aiming for Sixth World Title
Under Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil has not had a smooth journey to the knockout stage. After a shaky start in the group stage, they qualified and faced a challenging match against Japan in the Round of 32.
The Asians led 1-0 in the first half, leaving Brazil only 45 minutes away from a surprising elimination. However, everything changed in the second half when Ancelotti opted for an ultra-offensive strategy.
Casemiro equalized before the hour mark, and Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in injury time, securing Brazil’s advancement with a 2-1 victory.
For the five-time world champions, the goal remains to win their first World Cup trophy since 2002. They have not advanced beyond the quarter-finals since then, and Ancelotti is striving to end a nearly 25-year title drought.
Norway in One of Its Best Phases in Football History
Returning to the World Cup after a long absence, Norway is enjoying one of the best periods in its football history. The Norwegians reached the Round of 16 after a solid performance, eliminating Ivory Coast with a 2-1 win, thanks to a late decisive goal by Erling Haaland.
Stale Solbakken’s team has impressed with its offensive strength, scoring in every match at this tournament. The only misstep came in the last group game when an experimental squad lost to France, but the regulars are back for the match against Brazil.
Brazil has Never Defeated Norway
While Brazil is considered the favorite, it has a historical complex against the Nordic team. The two nations have met four times, and Brazil has failed to win any match.
The most famous encounter occurred at the 1998 World Cup when Norway overturned a scoreline to win 2-1 in the group stage.
The last direct match took place in 2006 and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Vinicius and Haaland, the Stars of the Night
All attention will be on the duel between two of the biggest stars in world football.
Vinicius Junior is having an outstanding World Cup, having scored four goals and provided an assist, being a significant threat to the Norwegian defense.
On the other side, Erling Haaland has made a dream debut at the World Cup. The Manchester City forward has already netted five goals, just one behind the tournament’s top scorers, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Half of Norway’s goals in this tournament have come from Haaland, while Martin Odegaard continues to be the team’s primary playmaker with three assists.
However, Brazil has several concerns before the match. Raphinha is unavailable, and Lucas Paqueta is doubtful to start after his injury against Japan. Casemiro also faced medical issues towards the end of the previous match but is expected to recover.
Ancelotti is set to revert to the classic 4-3-3 formation, with Matheus Cunha likely leading the Brazilian attack, even though Gabriel Martinelli scored the qualification goal.
For Norway, there are worries surrounding Julian Ryerson, who has been absent for the last two matches due to a muscle injury. However, the offensive core of Odegaard and Haaland is expected to start from the first minute.
