Norway are preparing for a major test against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with the match scheduled for July 5 at New York/New Jersey Stadium at 11:00 p.m. Cairo time.
Coach Stale Solbakken has urged his players to stay calm and focus on the game rather than the scale of the occasion or the reputation of their opponents.
Norway will look to Erling Haaland, who has scored five goals at the tournament, but they must provide him with the right service against a Brazilian defence built to close space quickly.
Brazil remain favourites because of their individual quality, led by Vinicius Junior, but Norway’s unbeaten record against the South Americans gives them extra belief.
The winner will move on to face Mexico or England in the quarter-finals, adding more weight to one of the round’s most intriguing fixtures.