Brazil vs Norway — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Brazil 1 - 2 Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 16). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-2-4 vs 4-4-2), key players including Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha and Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Road to the Round of 16
- Brazil reached the Round of 16 by beating Japan 2 - 1 in the Round of 32.
- Norway enters the Round of 16 after a 1 - 2 (AET) loss to England in the Quarter-Final.
Brazil vs Norway Confirmed Starting XI
Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.
Brazil vs Norway Prediction
Brazil edge in as slight favourites against Norway, but the margins are fine. Brazil's biggest threat runs through Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha, while Norway will pin their hopes on Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland. It is the round of 16 — win or go home. The match is staged at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Brazil line up in a 4-3-3, Norway in a 4-3-3. Brazil will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Norway are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland on the counter. Whether Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.
Key players to watch
- Brazil: Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, Rayan — 4-3-3 formation
- Norway: Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup — 4-3-3 formation
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