The bracket for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 is officially set for one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the tournament. Next Sunday, July 5th, at 5:00 PM BRT (4:00 PM EDT), the Brazilian National Team will take the pitch at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford (USA) to face a fired-up Norway squad.
The duel pits the five-time champion tradition of Brazil, who sealed their spot after defeating Japan 2-1, against the offensive firepower of the Nordics, led by superstar Erling Haaland, who secured Norwegian qualification this Tuesday (30th) by defeating Ivory Coast by the same scoreline.
The New Format and Tournament Surprises
The 2026 edition debuted a dynamic knockout format with the introduction of the Round of 32. This initial elimination round has already been marked by major global upsets. While traditional powerhouses like Germany and the Netherlands made early exits from the competition—eliminated by Paraguay and Morocco, respectively—Brazil confirmed its favoritism and now prepares for its first major test of fire in the tournament.
Schedule of the First Matchups
In addition to the clash between Brazilians and Norwegians on Sunday, FIFA has officialized the first matches opening the Round of 16 on Saturday, July 4th:
2:00 PM BRT / 1:00 PM EDT – Canada vs. Morocco (Houston Stadium)
6:00 PM BRT / 5:00 PM EDT – Paraguay vs. France (Philadelphia Stadium)
The remaining matchups in the bracket, which include heavyweight teams like Argentina, will have their venues and exact times ratified by football's governing body immediately following the conclusion of the final Round of 32 matches.
Sunday's match promises to record one of the largest audiences of the year, rallying fans across Brazil late Sunday afternoon to follow the national team's quest for the Hexa (sixth world title).
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