Two of the biggest stars at the 2026 World Cup collide Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) as Vinícius Júnior and Brazil take on Erling Haaland and Norway in a Round of 16 showdown. Another storyline to watch is the heated rivalry between Haaland and Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhães, which stems from their Premier League battles between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Brazil opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before rattling off back-to-back 3-0 victories to finish atop Group C. In its Round of 32 matchup against Japan, Brazil fell behind 1-0 early before Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute. Gabriel Martinelli then played the hero, scoring the winner in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time to send Brazil into the Round of 16.
Norway won its first two group-stage matches, with Haaland scoring two goals in each, before dropping its group-stage finale 4-1 to France in a match where many regular starters, including Haaland, were rested. Haaland returned for Norway’s Round of 32 matchup against Ivory Coast and delivered the game-winning goal in the 86th minute for his fifth goal of the tournament.
Both Brazil and Norway have the talent to make a deep run, but only one team will advance to the quarterfinals.
Brazil vs. Norway Current Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook gives Brazil the edge, listing the five-time World Cup champions as favorites for Sunday’s Round of 16 matchup.
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: -130
- 🪢 Draw/Tie: +260
- 🇳🇴 Norway: +375
Brazil vs. Norway: Odds to Advance
Brazil is favored to advance, but Norway is fully capable of competing with the tournament’s best teams:
- 🇧🇷 Brazil to Advance: -260
- 🇳🇴Norway to Advance: +200
Brazil vs. Norway Predictions
Two elite goalscorers and one of soccer’s fiercest individual rivalries – what more could you ask for? Brazil vs. Norway features plenty of intriguing storylines, so head over to Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and check out the Stats Hub for soccer betting insights, trends, trackers, and standings throughout the 2026 World Cup, along with picks like the one below:
Norway vs. Brazil Best Bet: Vinícius Júnior Anytime Goalscorer (+120)
While it’s easy to back Erling Haaland to score whenever he steps onto the pitch, Brazil has done an outstanding job defensively throughout the tournament. Brazil has allowed just two goals in four matches and recorded two clean sheets, while Norway has conceded eight goals and allowed at least one in every match.
Vinícius Júnior didn’t score in Brazil’s 2-1 win over Japan, but he still registered two shots on target. Before that, he scored in each of Brazil’s three group-stage matches, including a two-goal performance in the 3-0 victory over Scotland. On top of that, Vini Jr. has scored in four of his last five World Cup appearances, including qualifiers.
- Brazil vs. Norway Player Prop Pick for July 5: Vinícius Júnior Anytime Goalscorer (+120)
Erling Haaland & Gabriel Magalhães Meet Again
Erling Haaland (Man City) and Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) have one of the fiercest 1 vs 1 rivalries in modern soccer. For years these titans of the game have clashed on pitches across England while vying for club silverware, and now the world will be treated to a rematch at the biggest stage – the World Cup. Whether it’s Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head, heated post-match comments, celebrations aimed at provoking one another, social media jabs, shirt-pulling, mind games, or other confrontations, this rivalry has produced no shortage of memorable moments.
Popular Props for Brazil vs. Norway
As expected, Haaland and Vini Jr. are drawing the majority of the action in the player prop markets heading into Sunday’s high-stakes Round of 16 match:
- Erling Haaland – Anytime Goalscorer
- Vinícius Júnior – Anytime Goalscorer
- Vinícius Júnior – Shots On Target Over 0.5
World Cup Futures for Brazil & Norway
Looking for more than just match betting? Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers a full menu of World Cup futures, including markets for tournament winner, reaching the final, and more.
Brazil World Cup Futures
- 🇧🇷 Brazil to win the World Cup: +1000
- 🇧🇷 Brazil to reach the Final: +375
Norway World Cup Futures
- 🇳🇴 Norway to win the World Cup: +5000
- 🇳🇴 Norway to reach the Final: +1300
Brazil vs. Norway Match Info
- 📍 Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- 📅 Date: Sunday, July 5
- ⏰ Start Time: 4:00 PM ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
- 🏆 Stage: World Cup Round of 16
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