Brazil vs Norway: World Cup 1/8 Final Preview

Match context

Brazil face Norway at MetLife Stadium on 5 July 2026 in a World Cup 1/8 final tie. Brazil arrive as Group C winners with 7 points and a +6 goal difference, while Norway progressed from Group I with 6 points and a +1 goal difference.

Brazil availability

Brazil have one confirmed absentee. Raphinha (Hamstring Muscle Injury) is sidelined. His absence trims depth in the wide attacking roles but the core of Brazil’s firepower is intact. Vinícius Júnior, Brazil’s leading scorer with 4 goals and 1 assist from 4 matches, is available and in outstanding form. Matheus Cunha, who has added 3 goals in 4 appearances, is also available and offers a central attacking threat alongside Neymar and the other forwards.

Norway availability

Norway report no injuries or suspensions in the provided data, so coach options appear to be at full strength. E. Haaland, the competition’s standout scorer so far with 5 goals in 3 matches, is available, as is creative hub M. Ødegaard, who has supplied 3 assists. Both are central to Norway’s attacking structure.

Impact summary

Brazil lose a useful wide option in Raphinha, but retain their main goal and assist sources. Norway, with Haaland and Ødegaard fit, preserve their full attacking output for this knockout clash.