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July 5, 2026

Brazil vs Norway FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Brazil vs Norway FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Brazil and Norway are set to meet in a thrilling World Cup knockout clash at the MetLife Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 AM PKT, July 6.

Brazil heads into this important Round of 16 match with plenty of confidence after winning their last three World Cup games following a draw in their opening group-stage fixture.

Norway has also enjoyed a strong run to the knockout stage, winning three of its four matches in the tournament so far.

This will be only the third meeting between the two sides, adding even more excitement to the contest.

For the upcoming encounter, both teams have revealed their starting XI. Let’s take a look at them below.

Brazil Starting XI

Alisson Becker (GK); Danilo, Marquinhos (C), Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Rayan, Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Gabriel Martinelli; Matheus Cunha, Vini Jr.

Norway Starting XI

Orjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe; Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berge; Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa.