- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,190,684
- Reaction score
- 59
Brazil will be looking to make history when it squares off against Norway on Sunday in the World Cup Round of 16.
With its illustrious history, it’s hard to imagine that Brazil hasn’t beaten every squad it has faced at least once. However, that is not the case with Norway.
In four matches between the two countries, Brazil has never won. Norway has won two of those contests while the two sides have drawn the other two.
Taking it a step further, Norway is the only team on the planet to have faced Brazil and never lost.
MORE: Folarin Balogun red card decision reignites FIFA corruption claims
The first matchup between the two sides came in an international friendly in 1988 and it finished in a 1-1 draw.
The two teams wouldn’t meet again until 1997 in another friendly that saw Norway emerge victorious, 4-2.
The only FIFA World Cup meeting between Norway and Brazil happened in 1998 and Norway came out on top in that one, 2-1.
The last meeting between Norway and Brazil happened in 2006 in what was their last friendly. That match resulted in a 1-1 draw.
June 30, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; Norway’s Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard celebrate after the match as Norway qualify for the round of 16 stage of the World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Despite the all-time advantage for Norway, Brazil is still the favorite over its opponent.
The Brazilians enter this match sitting at No. 5 in the FIFA rankings while Norway is in the No. 21 spot.
MORE: USA-Belgium odds after stunning Folarin Balogun red card decision
Brazil has yet to lose a match in this year’s World Cup and has one draw. Norway lost one of its three matches in group play.
June 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.; Brazil’s Marquinhos celebrates after the match with Vinicius Junior. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Brazil navigated through the group stage with a 2-1-0 record and surrendered just one goal en route to winning Group C over Morocco because of goal differential. Brazil tied Morocco and defeated Haiti and Scotland in group play.
Norway finished second in Group I behind France, which is the only squad to beat Norway in this World Cup. Norway’s two wins came against Senegal and Iraq.
In the Round of 32, Brazil edged out Japan, 2-1, and Norway defeated Ivory Coast, 2-1.
Continue reading...
With its illustrious history, it’s hard to imagine that Brazil hasn’t beaten every squad it has faced at least once. However, that is not the case with Norway.
In four matches between the two countries, Brazil has never won. Norway has won two of those contests while the two sides have drawn the other two.
Taking it a step further, Norway is the only team on the planet to have faced Brazil and never lost.
MORE: Folarin Balogun red card decision reignites FIFA corruption claims
The first matchup between the two sides came in an international friendly in 1988 and it finished in a 1-1 draw.
The two teams wouldn’t meet again until 1997 in another friendly that saw Norway emerge victorious, 4-2.
The only FIFA World Cup meeting between Norway and Brazil happened in 1998 and Norway came out on top in that one, 2-1.
The last meeting between Norway and Brazil happened in 2006 in what was their last friendly. That match resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Brazil still favored over Norway
You must be registered for see images attach
June 30, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; Norway’s Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard celebrate after the match as Norway qualify for the round of 16 stage of the World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Despite the all-time advantage for Norway, Brazil is still the favorite over its opponent.
The Brazilians enter this match sitting at No. 5 in the FIFA rankings while Norway is in the No. 21 spot.
MORE: USA-Belgium odds after stunning Folarin Balogun red card decision
Brazil has yet to lose a match in this year’s World Cup and has one draw. Norway lost one of its three matches in group play.
How Brazil, Norway got here
You must be registered for see images attach
June 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.; Brazil’s Marquinhos celebrates after the match with Vinicius Junior. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Brazil navigated through the group stage with a 2-1-0 record and surrendered just one goal en route to winning Group C over Morocco because of goal differential. Brazil tied Morocco and defeated Haiti and Scotland in group play.
Norway finished second in Group I behind France, which is the only squad to beat Norway in this World Cup. Norway’s two wins came against Senegal and Iraq.
In the Round of 32, Brazil edged out Japan, 2-1, and Norway defeated Ivory Coast, 2-1.
How to watch Norway vs. Brazil
- Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Time: 4 PM EDT
- Channel: FOX 4K
- Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Continue reading...
