Brazil will face Ivory Coast or Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World CupCredits: Ezra Shaw – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images and Patrick Smith – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
With their place in the Round of 16 secured, Brazil will have to wait 24 hours to find out their next opponent in the World Cup. The rival will be Ivory Coast or Norway, who will face each other at 2 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (30) in Dallas.
The Ivorians advanced to the knockout stage as the runners-up in Group E, with six points. The group also featured Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao. Norway also finished in second place in its group, likewise with six points, after facing France, Senegal and Iraq in Group I.
Brazil qualified with Monday’s (29) 2-1 comeback win over Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States. Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli scored Brazil’s goals.
After the match, the Brazilian delegation will return to New Jersey later tonight, where they will play in the Round of 16. At the hotel and training center they have been using since arriving in the United States, the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti will prepare for Sunday’s (5) match at 5 p.m. (Brasília time).
Brazil national team players celebrate Gabriel Martinelli’s goal in the Round of 32 of the World CupCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
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