The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on July 5, 2026, features two exciting matches: Brazil versus Norway in New Jersey and Mexico against England in Mexico City. Both games promise to deliver thrilling football as teams vie for a place in the quarterfinals.
Match Schedule for Round of 16
The schedule for the crucial Round of 16 matches is as follows:
- Brazil vs Norway: Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 4 PM (20:00 GMT) at New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
- Mexico vs England: Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 6 PM (00:00 GMT into Monday) at Mexico City Stadium
- Portugal vs Spain: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 7 PM (19:00 GMT) at Dallas Stadium
- USA vs Belgium: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 12 AM (00:00 GMT into Tuesday) at Seattle Stadium
- Argentina vs Egypt: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 4 PM (16:00 GMT) at Atlanta Stadium
- Switzerland vs Colombia: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 8 PM (20:00 GMT) at BC Place, Vancouver
Predictions for Brazil vs Norway
In their upcoming match, Brazil will aim to overcome a historical hurdle against Norway. The two teams have met four times, with Norway yet to lose, holding two wins and two draws, including a notable 2-1 victory at the 1998 World Cup. According to Opta's supercomputer, Brazil is favored to win, with a 53.6% chance of victory in normal time based on 25,000 simulations. Norway's chances stand at 22.4%, while 24% of the simulations predict a draw, possibly leading to extra time.
Insights on Mexico vs England
Mexico and England have only faced each other once in World Cup history, a match from 1966 that England won 2-0. England has a favorable historical record against Mexico, winning their last four encounters in friendlies. However, Opta’s predictions show a tight contest, with England winning 40.6% of simulations and Mexico at 31.5%. The remaining 27.9% indicate a potential draw, necessitating extra time or penalties.
Exciting Developments in the Tournament
Morocco made headlines by reaching the quarterfinals for the second consecutive tournament after defeating Canada 3-0. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi praised his team's second-half performance, stating, “We reacted very well in the second half, especially in the duels and in winning the second balls.” Additionally, France secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, with captain Kylian Mbappe dismissing claims of being unsettled by Paraguay’s physical play.
As Mexico prepares to face England, they look to leverage their strong home advantage, having lost only two official matches at Mexico City Stadium since its opening in 1966. Former striker Hugo Sanchez emphasized the stadium's significance, referring to it as a “monster” that could influence the outcome.
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