Who Is Norway's Next World Cup Opponent?
July 2, 2026 · Isabel Fernández
Norway's next opponent in the 2026 World Cup is Brazil, following their victory over Ivory Coast. The article outlines Norway's potential path through the knockout stages.
Norway secured a historic victory against Ivory Coast with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute. This win marks the first time in Norwegian men's soccer history that the team has progressed to the knockout stages of the World Cup. Looking ahead, Norway will face Brazil in the round of 16, following Brazil's triumph over Japan in their respective match. The highly anticipated clash is set for Sunday, July 5 at 4 p.m. ET at New York New Jersey Stadium, and fans can catch the action on FOX and stream it on FOX One.
Should Norway manage to defeat Brazil, they will advance to the quarterfinals, where they could encounter one of four teams: Mexico, Ecuador, England, or DR Congo. Mexico and Ecuador will go head-to-head on Tuesday in Mexico City, while England will face DR Congo on Wednesday in Atlanta. Currently, Norway is positioned at 21st in FIFA's rankings, with England at 4th, Mexico at 9th, and Ecuador at 24th.
In the event that Norway continues their winning streak and reaches the quarterfinals, their next match will take place at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 11 at 5 p.m. ET, broadcasted on FOX and FOX One. If they advance further to the semifinals, they could face a range of teams including Argentina, Cape Verde, Australia, Egypt, Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia, or Ghana, with the semifinal match scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m. ET at Atlanta Stadium, also available on FOX and FOX One.
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