Brazil vs Norway: Where to Watch, Odds & Prediction

Brazil and Norway meet at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New York/New Jersey) on 5 July 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The five-time champions, ranked 6th in the world under Carlo Ancelotti, face a Norway side ranked 31st but unbeaten against Brazil in all four previous meetings. Erling Haaland arrives as tournament co-top scorer with five goals, and Norway are in the knockouts for the first time since 1998. This page maps exactly where to watch the match by region, then breaks down the odds and a full prediction.

Where to Watch Brazil vs Norway - by Region

Host Nations

USA: FOX and FS1 carry English-language coverage of all 104 matches, with around 70 broadcast free over-the-air on FOX and the rest on FS1. Spanish-language coverage sits with Telemundo and Universo, with 92 matches free on Telemundo. For streaming, the FOX One and FOX Sports App cover English broadcasts, while Peacock holds exclusive Spanish-language streaming rights. Tubi carries select matches free. Pay-TV and virtual-MVPD options include Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling. Note that channel allocation can change, so confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Canada: Bell Media holds the rights. TSN broadcasts all 104 matches in English, with CTV carrying select fixtures free-to-air and RDS covering French-language audiences. Streaming options are TSN+, the RDS app, and Crave. Confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Mexico: TelevisaUnivision (Canal 5 / TUDN) and TV Azteca broadcast matches free-to-air. Sky Sports Mexico carries the tournament on pay-TV. Streaming is available via ViX, with 32 matches free and all 104 accessible on ViX Premium, plus Blue To Go. Confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Europe

United Kingdom: BBC and ITV share free-to-air rights. Stream via BBC iPlayer or ITVX. Ireland: RTE broadcasts free-to-air, with RTE Player for streaming. Confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Germany: MagentaTV holds the rights, with ARD and ZDF providing free-to-air coverage. Spain: RTVE broadcasts free-to-air; Mediapro / DAZN covers pay-TV. France: TF1 and M6 are free-to-air; beIN SPORTS France carries pay coverage. Portugal: RTP, SIC, and TVI all broadcast free-to-air, with RTP Play available for streaming. Confirm your local listing before kickoff in all markets.

Arab World and MENA

beIN SPORTS holds exclusive rights across 24 countries in the region, covering all 104 matches in Arabic, English, and French across beIN SPORTS MAX 1-6 and in 4K HDR. Streaming is available via beIN CONNECT and TOD by beIN. Live coverage is predominantly pay-TV in markets such as Saudi Arabia, with no free-to-air live broadcast available. Confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Asia-Pacific

Australia: SBS holds free-to-air rights for all 104 matches. Stream via SBS on Demand. Confirm your local listing before kickoff.

Best Way to Watch - Picture, Apps and Multiview

For the sharpest picture, FOX One delivers 4K/HDR in the USA and beIN SPORTS provides 4K HDR feeds across MENA. During the group stage, multiview options on official apps let you follow overlapping fixtures simultaneously. In the UK and Ireland, BBC iPlayer and ITVX both offer clean HD streams at no extra cost. In Australia, SBS on Demand is your free official stream. Always use the official app for your region to guarantee broadcast rights and the best quality feed.

Brazil vs Norway Match Preview

Brazil finished top of Group C, beating Haiti 3-0 and Scotland 3-0 before a 1-1 draw with Morocco, then edged Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner. Norway finished second in Group I, beating Iraq 4-1 and Senegal 3-2 before a rotated side lost 1-4 to France. They then beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in Dallas to record Norway's first-ever World Cup knockout win. Brazil carry the greater depth and a superior defensive record, but needed a 90+6 minute goal to beat Japan, so Ancelotti is still fine-tuning the balance.

Tactically, both sides line up in a 4-3-3. Brazil use Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães to shield the back four while Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha provide the wide threat. Norway press high, win the ball early, and feed Haaland in behind, with Martin Ødegaard creating and Antonio Nusa running at defenders. The key duels are Vinícius against Norway's right-back, Haaland against Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães, and the midfield battle between Casemiro/Bruno Guimarães and Ødegaard. Hot forecast weather in New Jersey could slow the tempo and reduce late chances, which is worth keeping in mind for in-play betting.

Brazil vs Norway Odds

The three 1X2 implied probabilities sum to more than 100% due to the bookmaker margin. Odds are correct at time of writing and subject to change. You can browse the full range of FIFA World Cup 2026 markets, including player props and correct score, at Dexsport's World Cup betting hub.

Brazil vs Norway Predictions

Best Bet: Brazil to Win. Brazil carry a 25-place FIFA ranking advantage, scored nine goals in four matches, and kept two clean sheets in the group stage. Norway have conceded in every single game of the tournament, shipping nine goals across four matches. Despite the historical hoodoo, Brazil's depth and defensive organisation make them clear favourites at an implied probability of 53%.

Value Bet: Both Teams to Score. Norway scored ten goals in four matches and have not kept a clean sheet all tournament. Brazil's attack, led by Vinícius Júnior with four goals, will create chances. Even with Brazil's two group-stage clean sheets, Norway's counter-attacking threat through Haaland gives them a realistic route to goal. BTTS hit in three of Norway's four matches this tournament.

Longshot Bet: Norway to Win or the Haaland Anytime Scorer prop. Brazil have never beaten Norway in four meetings, with the most famous result being a 1998 World Cup upset. Haaland arrives as tournament co-top scorer with five goals and scored the winning goal against Côte d'Ivoire in the 86th minute. If Norway keep it tight and Haaland punishes a Brazil lapse in transition, the hoodoo is very much alive at 4.10 implied at 24%.

Brazil Form and Key Players

Brazil won Group C with seven points: a 1-1 draw with Morocco, a 3-0 win over Haiti (Cunha x2, Vinícius), and a 3-0 win over Scotland (Vinícius x2). In the Round of 32, they beat Japan 2-1 in Houston, with Casemiro heading in an equaliser on 56 minutes and Martinelli scoring a 90+6 winner off the bench after Japan led through Sano on 29 minutes.

Vinícius Júnior leads the scoring charts with four goals and is the tournament's standout attacker. Raphinha is the primary penalty and set-piece taker. Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães form the midfield shield, and Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães anchor the defence. Lucas Paquetá is ruled out of this match through injury. Neymar remains in the squad but is injury-limited. Brazil's strength is their attacking quality and defensive structure; their weakness is that they still needed a last-gasp goal to beat Japan, suggesting the midfield balance is not yet settled.

Norway Form and Key Players

Norway finished second in Group I: a 4-1 win over Iraq (Haaland x2, Østigård, own goal), a 3-2 win over Senegal (Haaland x2, Holmgren Pedersen), and a 1-4 loss to France with Solbakken resting Haaland and nine starters having already qualified. In the Round of 32, Norway beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in Dallas: Nusa scored on 39 minutes from an Ødegaard assist, Diallo equalised on 74 minutes, and Haaland won it on 86 minutes from a Patrick Berg cross. It was Norway's first-ever World Cup knockout win.

Erling Haaland leads the tournament scoring chart with five goals and is Norway's all-time record scorer. Martin Ødegaard is the creative hub and captain. Antonio Nusa provides direct pace and scored in the Round of 32. Norway's strength is Haaland's finishing, Ødegaard's creativity, and their pace in transition. Their clear weakness is a leaky defence that has conceded in all four matches, shipping nine goals in total, and they now face a significant step up in opposition quality.

Head-to-Head Record

Brazil have never beaten Norway. The all-time record across four meetings reads: Norway 2 wins, 2 draws, Brazil 0 wins.

The 1998 World Cup result is the most famous: Bebeto opened the scoring, Tore André Flo equalised, and Kjetil Rekdal scored a late penalty winner for Norway. This 5 July fixture is the first-ever World Cup knockout meeting between the two sides, and the hoodoo remains intact heading in.

Popular Betting Options

The most popular markets for a knockout tie of this profile are the match winner (1X2), both teams to score, over/under 2.5 goals, and double chance. Player props are a major draw here: Haaland anytime scorer is the marquee prop given his five-goal tournament, while Vinícius Júnior anytime scorer and Raphinha for shots and set-piece involvement are the Brazilian equivalents. Correct score markets covering Brazil-win scorelines with a Norway goal are also widely traded. For in-play betting, the key triggers are an early goal from either side, any moment that releases Haaland in transition, and set-piece counts as the match progresses. If you prefer to bet with crypto, Dexsport supports Bitcoin and other digital assets across all these markets with no account restrictions.

Betting Tips

• Brazil to win: Superior ranking, nine goals scored and two clean sheets in the group stage against Norway's leaky defence make Brazil the logical selection at 1.90.
• Both Teams to Score: Norway scored ten goals and conceded in every game. Brazil's attack is too strong to be shut out entirely, and Haaland gives Norway a constant threat on the counter.
• Haaland Anytime Scorer: Five goals in four matches, a winning goal in the Round of 32, and Brazil's vulnerability on the counter in transition make this the standout player prop of the match.
• Over 2.5 Goals: Norway's games have averaged nearly five total goals this tournament. Even with Brazil's defensive discipline, the combined attacking output supports goals.
• Norway Draw No Bet as a Longshot: Brazil have never beaten Norway in four attempts. At 4.10, Norway to win carries a 24% implied probability (margin included), and the hoodoo is a genuine narrative with statistical backing.

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Your Global Viewing Checklist for 5 July

Wherever you are watching from, the broadcast picture for Brazil vs Norway at MetLife Stadium is comprehensive. Free-to-air viewers in the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Portugal, and Germany are well covered. USA fans have FOX (free over-the-air) and Telemundo (Spanish, free), while Mexico fans can access Canal 5 / TUDN and TV Azteca at no cost. MENA viewers should head to beIN SPORTS or stream via beIN CONNECT and TOD. Always verify your local channel listing before the 4:00 p.m. local kickoff on 5 July 2026, as allocations can shift close to the broadcast date. With Haaland's hoodoo, Vinícius Júnior's form, and a quarter-final place at stake, this is one of the standout fixtures of the Round of 16.

FAQ

How can I watch Brazil vs Norway in the USA, Canada or Mexico?
In the USA, watch on FOX (English, free over-the-air) or Telemundo (Spanish, free). Stream via FOX One, FOX Sports App, or Peacock for Spanish. In Canada, TSN carries all 104 matches with CTV showing select games free. Stream via TSN+. In Mexico, Canal 5 / TUDN and TV Azteca are free-to-air; ViX and Blue To Go cover streaming, with all 104 on ViX Premium.

Is the match free-to-air in the UK or elsewhere in Europe?
Yes. In the UK, BBC and ITV share free-to-air rights; stream via BBC iPlayer or ITVX. In Ireland, RTE broadcasts free with RTE Player for streaming. In France, TF1 and M6 are free-to-air. In Portugal, RTP, SIC, and TVI all broadcast free. In Germany, ARD and ZDF carry free-to-air coverage alongside MagentaTV.

How do fans in the Middle East and North Africa watch the match?
beIN SPORTS holds exclusive rights across 24 MENA countries, broadcasting in Arabic, English, and French on beIN SPORTS MAX 1-6 and in 4K HDR. Stream via beIN CONNECT or TOD by beIN. Coverage is predominantly pay-TV in this region.

What time is kickoff in local time?
Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m. local time on 5 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New York/New Jersey).