Sunday at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup features two very unpredictable games in the round of 16. Brazil and Norway will open the day in New Jersey with Erling Haaland looking to continue his impressive scoring run against the five-time champions who suffered a real scare in the round of 32 against Japan. 

The second game takes us to Mexico City where England will need to play much better than it has so far at the tournament against a Mexico team that has won all four of its games without conceding a goal. 

Here is all you need to know for Sunday at the World Cup. 

When: Sunday, July 5, 4 p.m. ET

Where: New York/New Jersey

TV: FOX

Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One

This will be a matchup of elite attacking teams when Brazil and Norway meet at New York New Jersey Stadium in the round of 16.

When looking at their histories against each other and at this stage of the tournament, there are lot of conflicting trends. 

Beginning with its 2-1 win over Brazil at the 1998 World Cup, Norway enters this game unbeaten in its last four games (two wins, two draws) against the five-time World Cup champions. Brazil, meanwhile, has won nine of its last 10 round of 16 games at the World Cup but has lost all six of its World Cup knockout games (including the 2014 third place game) against European opponents following its win over Germany in the 2002 final. 

Norway enters this game with the strongest team it has ever had. At this World Cup, Haaland is playing in his first major international tournament and has not disappointed, having scored five goals in three games, and he now has 60 goals for Norway in just 53 caps. 

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In this game, the task for Norway is to absorb Brazil’s pressure and look to break out quickly on counter attacks. Ståle Solbakken’s team will likely sit in a mid-block and look for central midfielders Martin Ødegaard and Sander Berge to lead quick transitions that typically are fed out wide before looking to set up Haaland.

While Haaland has been excellent at the World Cup, the key to Norway’s success to this point has been its excellent play from out wide, especially on the left side. Left winger Antonio Nusa and left back David Møller Wolfe have both been dangerous in creating opportunities for themselves and for Haaland. 

Another issue for Norway is the current heat wave currently hitting the eastern part of the United States. Will that play a role? Can Norway handle the physical demands of playing in high temperatures?

For Brazil, the team will likely need another big performance from Vinícius Junior, who has been excellent at this World Cup with four goals and an assist. While Vini Jr. featured four years ago in Qatar, this World Cup was when he was supposed to spearhead Brazil’s attack. So far, he lived up to expectations. 

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The problem for Norway, is that Brazil is historically always deep, and this team is no different. Even if Viní Jr. is held off the scoreboard, Brazil boasts several other top scoring options. In the narrow 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro were the goal scorers while Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes and Arsenal’s Gabriel picked up assists.

On the injury front, Brazil is missing two starters as both Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha are sidelined with hamstring injuries.

The biggest question heading into this game is how Brazil will defensively try to stop Norway in transition. If Carlo Ancelotti’s team struggles with that, Norway can definitely pull off the upset. The problem for Brazil is that it is no secret how Norway plays. No team has been able to stop the Scandinavian side when it fields a top lineup. Haaland has scored goals in the last 13 consecutive competitive internationals he has played for Norway, scoring 25 goals in that run.

This is a clash of two top offensive teams, but it will be decided on which team plays the best defense. 

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While Brazil has many ways it can beat opponents, Norway is far more limited. Fortunately for The Vikings, its main weapon, Haaland, is one of the best forwards of his generation. If he can find openings in Brazil’s defense, it might be enough to spark an upset. He is certainly going to be the most consequential player in this game. 

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When: Sunday, July 5, 8 p.m. ET

Where: Mexico City 

TV: FOX

Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One

Sunday’s nightcap between Mexico and England features a matchup between two teams who have deep aspirations of making a deep run in this tournament. Played at the iconic Mexico City Stadium where Pelé and Diego Maradona were crowned World Cup champions, this will be the biggest test either team has faced so far in this tournament. 

Entering this game, Mexico has been flawless at this World Cup, defeating all four of its opponents with clean sheets in every game. It has outscored its opponents 8-0 during the tournament. 

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Mexico’s star player has been winger Julián Quiñones, who was the leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League for the 2025-26 season with 33 goals in 31 games for Al Qadsiah. But here at the World Cup, Quiñones has three goals and an assist, with his best performance coming in the 2-0 win over Ecuador in the round of 32 where he shined against a team that conceded just five goals in 18 World Cup qualifiers in South America. 

But Mexico has several different scoring options. At age 35, forward Raul Jiménez has two goals and has been playing as if he was a decade younger. Chivas attacking midfielder Roberto Alvarado has three assists in this tournament and has been critical to keeping Mexico on the front foot in each game. Then there is midfielder Gilberto Mora, who at age 17 is the youngest player in the tournament and is a budding star. Mora earned the start against Ecuador and was dangerous throughout the first half. 

For Mexico to be successful against an English team that hopes to lift the trophy on July 19, it is going to require another big effort from its defense, which has been the best in the tournament. This will be, by far, the best attack Mexico has faced. 

Central defenders César Montes and Johan Vásquez, along with fullbacks Jorge Sánchez and Jesús Gallardo deserve a lot of credit for the team’s defensive success for posting four clean sheets has been a total team effort. Javier Aguirre has his team playing with so much raw intensity that no team has been able to match it.

England has a very tough assignment in this game. Mexico has not lost a competitive home game since 2013. The venue for this game gives Mexico one of the sport’s greatest home field advantages.

The Three Lions have struggled since its 4-2 win over Croatia in its opening game. The scoreless draw with Ghana showed an offense that can sputter when Harry Kane in not on the top of his game. The win over Panama was pedestrian. In the round of 32 against DR Congo, England needed two late goals from Kane to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win and avoid an embarrassingly early exit. 

For England, the team is deep with wingers, but none of the options have been consistent at this tournament and that makes it hard for head coach Thomas Tuchel to know who to start. For example, in the win over Croatia, starter Anthony Gordon struggled while Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford were excellent off the bench to propel England to the win. Then against DR Congo, England was on the verge of a loss before Gordon replaced Rashford in the 60th minute and assisted on both of Kane’s goals.

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Tuchel faces a difficult task of getting his starting lineup right and, aside from the expected win over Panama, Tuchel has yet to do so in this tournament. Playing Mexico in Mexico City will be England’s toughest challenge so far, and Tuchel cannot afford to have England start the game poorly as digging out of a hole might be too difficult. 

Another difficult challenge for England in this game, apart from a good Mexico team and a large and mostly hostile crowd, is altitude. That has not been an issue with the location of its first four games, but now England will have to play at 7,220 feet above sea level and that has historically been very, very difficult for opposing teams to handle. 

It is not going to be easy for England, and Tuchel will need to be prepared with a starting lineup that is very fit and a roadmap of when to strategically use its substitutes. 

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Along with Haaland, Kane is one of the best center forwards of his generation. Thus far in the tournament, Kane has been very effective in bailing England out of otherwise subpar performances. In this game, Kane will face the tournament’s best defensive team that will be highly focused on stopping him. 

But even if Kane can be stopped from scoring, he can also be very valuable drifting back into midfield and helping create plays. If Kane struggles in this game, it could be a very long day for the Three Lions. On the other hand, if Kane can find the back of the net early, it will make life easier for England to deal with the crowd and the altitude the rest of the way. 

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Was this going to be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup game? 

That was a thought that entered both John Strong’s and Stu Holden’s minds as they braced themselves for history while calling the epic round of 32 matchup between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday in Miami.

Cape Verde pushed the reigning champions to the brink of a penalty shootout before Argentina ultimately pulled off the 3-2 victory in extra time. It was an all-time thriller and showcased what both Strong and Holden describe as the “true beauty of the World Cup.”

“Even beyond my expectations, they performed at a level that will be remembered for years,” Holden said of the debutant Blue Sharks. “I think that’s why this game has become such a talking point.”

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Saturday, we caught up with Holden and Strong — who were in a car together on their way to the France-Paraguay match — to discuss their perspectives on the game, its place in history and how they approached the match broadcast.

This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.

Stu, that thank-you note to Cape Verde — “on behalf of the world” — was that something you planned to say or was it totally off the cuff? 

Holden: No, it just came out in the moment. I think over the years, John and I have done a lot of these types of games where you have the underdog story. We take a lot of pride in being able to tell their stories and, I think, not just focusing on the big team in those matchups. 

Last night was just one of those games where both of us are just kind of looking at each other and laughing and smiling and just enjoying what was an incredible moment on the field and captivated by the story. I think we try to convey with our words and our emotions and our inflections and calls of what we’re experiencing, so that was kind of just genuine from the heart.

Backing up a little bit, how did you prepare to cover this match, and what kind of storylines were you anticipating?

Holden: It goes back to even the first game against Spain — and John and I talk about this a lot — just being ready for the unexpected. … We recognize, too, that these moments are once in a lifetime for these players, and it’s our responsibility, I think, to tell the world about these players’ stories and especially the American audience, who won’t have a clue. It makes people care, and it makes people more invested about what the game actually means. So that’s something we take great pride in.

Strong: It’s not just about, OK, this is Argentina’s inexorable march. It’s, what if? And being prepared for that, and if it doesn’t come off, and if Argentina wins the game comfortably, then OK, fine. But that’s something, as Stu said, we take an immense amount of pride in. 

I think that’s a mark of professionalism, is being prepared for all the eventualities. What if the left back scores an incredible goal? What if, multiple times, Cape Verde is coming from behind? All of those sorts of things, just being prepared. But then also reacting in the moment, and, I think, not getting caught in the trap of, well, this is how this game is supposed to play out, so we’re just going to prepare for that, and allowing yourself to come in with a bit of a blank slate, be surprised, be amazed. Yes, give context to the fact that it is remarkable what Cape Verde is doing without disrespecting them by being bewildered by it, and not having any context to give on what they do.

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How would you describe the atmosphere in the stadium and what you saw from fans?

Strong: We’re out amongst fans in the tribunal. That’s something that’s different in a World Cup. We’re not in a TV booth; we’re at a desk that’s constructed in the stands, surrounded by fans, and so you’re just using the restroom with the fans, and it was sort of a bemused bewilderment from these Argentine fans of, wait, what is going on here? 

And then that exuberant, incredulous joy from the Cape Verde fans, and that’s what’s wonderful. What is wonderful about this sport is when it does surprise and amaze you. If things happen the way they are supposed to — in air quotes — it can be great, but it could also be kind of boring. That was so much more an enjoyable night than a professional routine 2-nil Argentina win.

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What were the feelings and vibes between you two as you’re watching this game unfold? Are you gesturing at each other? Silently making facial expressions to each other?

Strong: We’re doing it live on television. At one point, I think we were both giggling. That’s the thing: We don’t hide our genuine emotion in the moment. 

Holden: But yes, we’re constantly in sync in those ways, but we’re matching each other’s energy. I just kept saying how much I love this game because I felt fortunate to be in that moment in that stadium, experiencing that, being on the call for that, being wrapped up in the emotion of it. 

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I can’t remember a game — I know the US games, certainly this tournament, have been some of our most fun ones to call. But that one stands right next to those because it’s just a great example, as John said, of the beauty of this sport. The unpredictability, the emotion, how it can bring people together after the game, seeing the fans kind of from both sides hugging and celebrating and just reveling in what was an incredible moment. That’s why we love being in those tribunals. You’re surrounded by other broadcasters, and you’re close to fans, and you’re watching their reactions, and that enhances your experience and your reactions. You’re bouncing off that. We’re kind of jostling with each other and elbowing and laughing.

As the game goes to extra time, and we sprint to the bathroom and come back, it’s like, “What is happening right now?” At halftime the first time, we’re thinking, “Oh, this is Argentina just kind of cruising through. We’re just going to manage this second [half] as well and try to keep our energy levels up.’ And that quickly turned into, “Holy crap, we’ve got to shift the gear,” and that’s our main responsibility, is to be able to meet the moment in the right way.

Was there a moment when you realized that this game was going to be much closer than everyone else thought?

Holden: John asked me in my pregame hit, “What were the chances for Cape Verde?” And I said something to the effect of, “In their biggest game, they have to have a perfect game.” But I would say as they got into halftime at 1-0, it didn’t feel like Argentina were going to blow them out. And we came out at the start of the second half saying, “Look, if you keep them hanging around, there is that chance that they could do something.” And they had shown in the group stages that they were not a team that was just going to fold. …

It got to a point, I think, in extra time, and John says, “Well, what happens next?” And I said, “I don’t even want to pretend to know what’s going to happen next because Cape Verde have achieved beyond expectations.” 

So I think, as John also alluded to, you have to give respect to the Cape Verdean players without being patronizing or dismissive of their abilities. And I think, while they were such an underdog, they had shown signs, and we had set that up early in the game about this is a team that doesn’t lose often. They’d only lost one game in their last 18, but still, they’re going up against the reigning World Cup champions. Even beyond my expectations, they performed at a level that will be remembered for years. I think that’s why this game has become such a talking point.

As you were shifting gears, were you preparing for the possibility that you were calling Lionel Messi’s last World Cup match?

Holden: That’s in our minds. 

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Strong: That was my lede into kickoff, was it could be his last. You’re always mindful of that, you’re always aware. We’ve done three World Cups. We’ve done a lot of these types of games where things become unexpected. We’re very experienced, thankfully, in these moments. 

It would be disingenuous to sit here and say, “Oh, we knew that was going to happen.” But I think it would also be us not doing our jobs if we were completely bewildered and taken by surprise and unprepared for that eventuality. And for that matter, we were fully prepared, as we always are, for if it goes into a penalty shootout. That’s that’s what we do. That’s our job. That’s what it requires, and you just then hold on for dear life and follow the game where it takes you.

Holden: John nailed it, and it’s something we talked about even in the World Cup final. I’ve heard him give this speech at broadcast journalism schools. You have to be willing within the game to throw all your notes, what you’d prepare for, out the window. And I think that’s the case where, in the late stages of that game, we’re not relying on our notes. We’re just relying and reacting on what’s happening. And, of course, we have stats and superlatives and different things, but we’re more so just being fans at that moment and taking the viewers along for a ride and living in it.

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What moment from that match stands out the most to you less than 24 hours later?

Holden: I got in the car about 30 minutes ago, and I said, “I’ve been replaying that goal from Cape Verde in my head for the last, whatever, 16 hours straight.” We had a perfect view of it, [Sidny Lopes] Cabral’s second goal that tied the game. I think, just under the circumstance where everybody’s like, “OK, Argentina scored that game over now,” and then they pulled off one of the best goals in World Cup history — that moment stands out for me. When they tied it and just seeing him running into the stands, celebrating with — what I think we all assume at this point is — his girlfriend. 

Strong: One of my favorite things of Argentina games — and it’s unique to Argentina’s fan base — is the shirtless male, and it was like, dads and sons. And it was wonderful just being on the concourse after the game, seeing the fans and sort of their exhausted exuberance, that emotionally spent joy. And the fact that in so many ways, everyone comes out of there with a smile. Obviously, Cape Verde, disappointed they didn’t win but, I think, immensely proud of what they had done. And everyone from Argentina [looked] terrified by what has happened but thrilled they’re going to the next round.

What did you think of Vozinha’s performance, especially for someone whose nickname basically translates to Granny?

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Strong: That’s the power of the World Cup, first of all. He could have had a wonderful performance in a league game in the Portuguese second tier, and no one would have noticed. You put together a great performance in the World Cup, and it changes your life. I think it also, again, comes back to not just our preparation, but our approach in general to these games is to not fall in the trap of, “Oh, this guy doesn’t play for a big-time European club. Oh, this guy isn’t already a big star, so we’re not going to worry about him, and we’re not going to worry about his story and his background, and we’re not going to be prepared to celebrate him.” 

You need to be prepared for any player on the field to be the star. And he did that in that first game against Spain. You assume when you’re playing Messi and when you’re playing Argentina, you’re going to have to come up with a couple big moments when you’re a goalkeeper. So that’s what’s very fun, is to try to, even if I’m not launching into a very long soliloquy about his whole life story, just to be able to celebrate his performance and celebrate him. 

Holden: We talk about these players who get on this big stage that they can normally get moves into big clubs or change their transfer value. For a 40-year-old goalkeeper, the moves are probably not there. So he has, in fact, changed his entire life commercially, sponsorship wise. He’s going to make a lot of money off this tournament, and I just think that that’s awesome for a guy who’s pretty much a journeyman and was previously not known around the world and has become this viral sensation, and that is, as John said, the true beauty of the World Cup.

Is this one of the best World Cup matches you’ve ever called?

Strong: Oh, for sure. Until the next one.

Holden: Until the next one. But that’s our challenge, honestly. We have all these amazing games, and yet, now we’ve got to turn around much like players would, in essence, and just move on to the next one. And I think we’ll have much more time after these [games] are done to process and enjoy what it was. 

But we are trying to live in the moment and recognize when we see brilliance, because you still have to have that wonderment and to be able to convey that. But if we act like we’ve seen it before and that we aren’t understanding what that is, then we’re not going to convey that genuine type of emotion like we did [Friday] night.

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In the last 2026 World Cup match in Philadelphia, Paraguay played a style that has been seen many times before at the city’s football stadium.

La Albirroja’s physical approach in their 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16 looked more like what might be seen on a Sunday in the fall from the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, who play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field.

Eagles coach Nick Siranni might have liked what he saw. Les Bleus sure didn’t.

“I had never played a match like this, with so many hits,” France midfielder Manu Koné said. “I mean, cheap shots, shoves in the back. So, yes, it was complicated.”

Paraguay seemed to target star forward Kylian Mbappé, who converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute.

Andrés Cubas grabbed Mbappé in the offensive third, resulting in mass confrontation in the 35th minute. Later in the first half, Matias Galarza made contact with Mbappé off the ball, sending him sprawling to the turf. And in the 77th minute, Juan José Cáceres kicked the France forward in the right shin. None of these fouls resulted in yellow cards.

In fact, France received the only three yellow cards issued during the match. Paraguay got one after the final whistle for dissent toward the referee.

Paraguay’s tactics came as no surprise to its opponent.

“We knew what kind of match it was going to be,” Mbappé said. “We can also get our hands dirty. We know how to do it. We know how to play ugly football. Guess they were thinking we were going to show up in tuxedos, but we were ready. Even at that kind of game, we were better than them.”

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Things remained heated — both figuratively and literally, with the game played in scorching temperatures — after the match. Players from both sides converged near the center circle, and Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill threw a ball at Mbappé’s back.

“I tried to shake his hand, but since he didn’t pay me any attention, I lost my temper,” Gill said.

Tempers weren’t exactly under control during the match, either. La Albirroja planned to make it tough.

“From the very first moment, we set out to make our presence felt on the pitch — to play hard,” Gill said. “If the ball gets through, the man doesn’t. And, honestly, I think the team handled itself well.”

France felt otherwise.

“They pull out every trick in the book,” France coach Didier Deschamps said. “It’s not the kind of football that draws people to the stadium. Each team played the way they want. But there were insults from the other bench that I could do without.”

There also appeared to be bad words flying on the pitch, with Mbappé and Galarza verbally sparring at one point.

It seemed, at times, as if the referee could have used some yellow flags, like in American football, in addition to yellow cards.

“We fought a battle,” France’s William Saliba said. “We won the battle.”

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Reporting by The Associated Press.

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Brazil will face Norway in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 showdown on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium on FOX. 

Norway, the only country Brazil has played and never beaten, stands between Brazil and a ninth straight World Cup quarterfinal.

In the round of 32, Brazil trailed Japan 1-0 at half and came back to win on Gabriel Martinelli’s goal (90’+5), the latest regulation game-winner at a World Cup in its nation’s history. 

Brazil will look to carry the second-half momentum from its last game as it outshot Japan 11-1 in the second half while scoring two goals. 

Meanwhile, Norway got its first-ever World Cup knockout-stage win in its nation’s history, beating Ivory Coast 2-1 on a 86th-minute winner from Erling Haaland. 

Haaland has led Norway so far this summer, scoring five goals in just three matches as he sat out against France in the group finale. 

Let’s check out the odds for the star-studded Brazil vs. Norway matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 5. 

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Brazil vs. Norway Odds

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• Brazil: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
• Norway : +360 (bet $10 to win $46 total)
• Draw: +260 (bet $10 to win $36 total)

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• Brazil -0.5: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
• Norway +0.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)

Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5

• Over: -142 (bet $10 to win $17.04 total)
• Under: +116 (bet $10 to win $21.60 total)

Brazil vs. Norway Prediction, Pick

From FOX Sports Research:

• What an unbelievable, star-studded matchup this is! In the three matches in which Norway played its starters, it outscored Iraq, Senegal and Ivory Coast 9-4. However, Ivory Coast actually outplayed them in the round of 32, outshooting Norway 14-9 with almost double the touches in the opposition box. On the other hand, Brazil comes into this game with big-time momentum after a dominating second half in its 2-1 comeback win over Japan. Take Brazil on the moneyline.

How to Watch Brazil vs. Norway

• When: Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports, FOX Sports App

Let’s take a look at some other bets for the match. 

Anytime Goalscorer Props

• Erling Haaland: +115 (bet $10 to win $21.50 total)
• Vinícius Júnior: +125 (bet $10 to win $22.50 total)
• Matheus Cunha: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)
• Endrick: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)
• Neymar: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)

To Advance

• Brazil: -270 (bet $10 to win $13.70 total)
• Norway: +210 (bet $10 to win $31 total)

Both Teams to Score

• Yes: -172 (bet $10 to win $15.81 total)
• No: +134 (bet $10 to win $23.40 total)

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Brazil and Norway meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET from New York New Jersey Stadium.

Brazil won their final group stage match 3-0 against Scotland and then edged Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the winner in stoppage time. Martinelli’s score was the latest winning goal in normal time in World Cup knockout stage history since 1966. Vinícius Júnior leads Brazil with four goals in the tournament so far. 

Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the round of 32, with Erling Haaland scoring the deciding goal in the 86th minute. Haaland has scored five times and is in the running for the tournament’s Golden Boot.

Below are the details on how to watch.

How to Watch Brazil vs. Norway

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• When: Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports

Brazil vs. Norway Preview

Erling Haaland attacking the space behind Brazil’s back line is the one battle that can bend this match. Brazil has controlled games for most of this tournament, and the ball security is a big reason why. They are averaging 56.3 minutes of possession per match and have allowed just 2 goals in 4 games. Against Japan, however, Brazil looked vulnerable when play turned and runners attacked quickly, and that is exactly the kind of moment Haaland lives on.

Norway does not need long spells on the ball to make this dangerous. Haaland has 5 goals already, and Norway just showed against Ivory Coast that it can survive pressure and still land the decisive punch late. Brazil wants to pin Norway back, while Norway will be waiting for one direct pass, one channel run and one clean finish from its striker.

If Brazil loses the ball in central areas or leaves its line exposed, that matchup shows up immediately.

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While Brazil has many ways it can beat opponents, Norway is far more limited. Fortunately for The Vikings, its main weapon, Haaland, is one of the best forwards of his generation. If he can find openings in Brazil’s defense, it might be enough to spark an upset. He is certainly going to be the most consequential player in this game. 

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Melissa Ortiz, Sacha Kljestan and Brad Guzan react to Norway earning its first Knockout Stage win in FIFA World Cup history with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. They then break down the latest Golden Boot race with Erling Haaland adding another goal to his 2026 FIFA World Cup™ total.

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Day 25 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues the Round of 16, with Vinicius Junior’s Brazil facing Erling Haaland’s Norway in a rematch of their stunning 1998 World Cup meeting. The day closes in Mexico City, where an unbeaten Mexico side that has yet to concede a goal hosts Harry Kane and England. Both matches air on FOX, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.

World Cup Schedule for Sunday, July 5

Brazil vs. Norway

• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
• Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Brazil went 2-1-0 through Group C and needed a stoppage-time winner to edge Japan in the Round of 32, staying unbeaten behind Vinicius Junior’s attack. Norway finished 2-0-1 in Group I and advanced past the Ivory Coast on another goal from Erling Haaland, who’s tied for second with 5 goals for this year’s Golden Boot race. 

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While Brazil has many ways it can beat opponents, Norway is far more limited. Fortunately for The Vikings, its main weapon, Haaland, is one of the best forwards of his generation. If he can find openings in Brazil’s defense, it might be enough to spark an upset. He is certainly going to be the most consequential player in this game. 

Mexico vs. England

• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
• Venue: Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico has won all four of its matches without conceding a goal, and the host nation returns to Mexico City for the Round of 16 riding that momentum and a raucous, high-altitude crowd. England is also unbeaten, advancing behind Harry Kane’s five goals after a Round of 32 win over DR Congo. 

Player to Watch

Along with Haaland, Kane is one of the best center forwards of his generation. Thus far in the tournament, Kane has been very effective in bailing England out of otherwise subpar performances. In this game, Kane will face the tournament’s best defensive team that will be highly focused on stopping him. 

But even if Kane can be stopped from scoring, he can also be very valuable drifting back into midfield and helping create plays. If Kane struggles in this game, it could be a very long day for the Three Lions. On the other hand, if Kane can find the back of the net early, it will make life easier for England to deal with the crowd and the altitude the rest of the way. 

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Who Plays Today in the World Cup?

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• Brazil
• Norway
• Mexico
• England

World Cup Scores Yesterday

• Morocco 3, Canada 0
• France 1, Paraguay 0

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Mexico and England meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Sunday, July 5, 2026 from Mexico City Stadium. First kick for tonight’s clash was originally scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET, but has officially been delayed by one hour due to severe weather conditions in Mexico City, as announced by Jules Breach on the FOX Sports pregame broadcast.

The match is now tentatively scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. ET. 

This is the second consecutive knockout match at the stadium to be hit by a weather holdup at Mexico City Stadium, following a similar storm delay before Mexico’s Round of 32 victory over Ecuador.

Mexico have won all four of their matches at this tournament, scoring eight goals while keeping a perfect defensive record through the group stage and their Round of 32 win over Ecuador. Julian Quinones leads the side with three goals in the tournament, while Raul Jimenez has added two, including a goal against Ecuador that gave him 47 international strikes for Mexico.

England are through to the Round of 16 for the third consecutive tournament. Harry Kane has been the decisive figure, scoring five times so far, including both goals in a comeback win over DR Congo. Kane became the first English player to score twice in a World Cup knockout match since Gary Lineker in 1990.

The winner of this match will take on Erling Haaland and Norway, who defeated Brazil earlier today 2-1.

Below are the details on how to watch.

How to Watch Mexico vs. England

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• When: Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports

Mexico vs. England Preview

Jude Bellingham finding space between Mexico’s midfield and back line is the key battle in this one.

Bellingham is England’s connector, dropping deep to dictate play and still arriving late into the box himself. England has produced 53 chances in four matches, and a lot of the best ones start with him. Clean touches in those inside channels, and England turns possession into real danger fast.

Mexico’s answer is discipline. El Tri hasn’t allowed a goal in four matches, and that spine closes space before attacks ever reach the box. Crowd Bellingham early, force him wide and the game stays on Mexico’s terms.

Watch the first few England possessions in the middle third. That will tell you whether Bellingham is running this match or getting swallowed by Mexico’s shape.

Player to Watch

Kane is one of the best center forwards of his generation. Thus far in the tournament, Kane has been very effective in bailing England out of otherwise subpar performances. In this game, Kane will face the tournament’s best defensive team that will be highly focused on stopping him. 

But even if Kane can be stopped from scoring, he can also be very valuable drifting back into midfield and helping create plays. If Kane struggles in this game, it could be a very long day for the Three Lions. On the other hand, if Kane can find the back of the net early, it will make life easier for England to deal with the crowd and the altitude the rest of the way. 

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Mexico against England at one of the most historic stadiums in the world? How much better could it possibly get? 

Mexico will face England in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 showdown on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium on FOX. 

Mexico has not lost a home game since an October 2018 friendly vs Chile and has not lost a competitive home game since a Sept. 2013 World Cup qualifier vs Honduras.

El Tri comes into this match off a dominating 2-0 win over Ecuador in the round of 32, ending Mexico’s 40-year drought of not winning a knockout stage game. 

With its win, Mexico has become just the third team to win its first four matches without conceding at a World Cup (1990 Italy, 1986 Brazil). 

Meanwhile, England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the round of 32. The win marked England’s first-ever World Cup win after trailing at half, and its second World Cup win after conceding the first goal. 

Harry Kane was the hero against Congo DR, scoring in the 75th and 86th minutes to give the Three Lions the win. Kane now has five goals so far this summer. 

Let’s check out the odds for the massive Mexico vs. England matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 5. 

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Mexico vs. England Odds

Moneyline

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• Mexico: +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
• England: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)
• Draw: +210 (bet $10 to win $31 total)

Spread 

• Mexico +0.5: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
• England -0.5: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)

Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5

• Over: +138 (bet $10 to win $23.80 total)
• Under: -170 (bet $10 to win $15.88 total)

Mexico vs. England Prediction, Pick

From FOX Sports Research:

• Mexico is one of two teams (Spain) that has yet to allow a goal so far this tournament as it has outscored its opponents 8-0 through four games. Meanwhile, after its dominating opening match against Croatia, England has looked very sluggish. The Three Lions had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Ghana, and then struggled in the first half against Panama. Those struggles continued as England trailed DR Congo late in the second half before Harry Kane put the nation on his shoulders. With the best home field advantage in sports, combined with the heat, altitude and momentum, take Mexico to advance in an upset.

How to Watch Mexico vs. England

• When: Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports, FOX Sports App

Let’s take a look at some other bets for the match. 

Anytime Goalscorer Props

• Harry Kane: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)
• Ollie Watkins: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)
• Ivan Toney: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)
• Raúl Jiménez: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)
• Armando González: +265 (bet $10 to win $36.50 total)
• Guillermo Martínez: +275 (bet $10 to win $37.50 total)

To Advance

• Mexico: +112 (bet $10 to win $21.20 total)
• England: -136 (bet $10 to win $17.35 total)

Both Teams to Score

• Yes: -102 (bet $10 to win $19.80 total)
• No: -124 (bet $10 to win $18.06 total)

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INDYCAR heads to the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on Sunday, July 5, as the series returns for its first race since June 21.

Christian Lundgaard comes into this weekend as the most recent winner, after securing the checkered flag at Road America two weeks ago.

Will he get another victory — especially considering he’s starting from the pole?

Here are the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 5.

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Alex Palou: 37/20 (bet $10 to win $28.50 total)
Christian Lundgaard: 23/10 (bet $10 to win $33 total)
Pato O’Ward: 4/1 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
Will Power: 6/1 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
David Malukas: 8/1 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Kyle Kirkwood: 10/1 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Rinus Veekay: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Josef Newgarden: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Marcus Ericsson: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Christian Rasmussen: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Scott Dixon: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Graham Rahal: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Scott McLaughlin: 40/1 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Felix Rosenqvist: 40/1 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Caio Collet: 40/1 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Marcus Armstrong: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Alexander Rossi: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Nolan Siegel: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Mick Schumacher: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Kyffin Simpson: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Santino Ferrucci: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Romain Grosjean: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Louis Foster: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Sting Ray Robb: 300/1 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total)
Dennis Hauger: 300/1 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total)

Here’s What To Know About The Oddsboard:

The Favorite

Will Alex Palou get into Winner’s Circle at Mid-Ohio?

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Alex Palou is the favorite for Mid-Ohio, even though he’s starting from eighth position. And while he didn’t snag the pole for this weekend, he does have six on the year. In addition to six poles, the reigning INDYCAR champ has four wins and seven top-five finishes. Last year at this race, he finished second behind Scott Dixon.

One To Watch

Pole-sitter Christian Lundgaard is second on the oddsboard for Mid-Ohio.

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Christian Lundgaard is certainly one to watch this weekend. He won INDYCAR’s most recent race at Road America after leading seven laps. Now he sits on the pole for Mid-Ohio. Lundgaard is currently fourth in the standings, with two wins and five top fives. In 2025, he started this race second and finished third.

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FIFA has cleared the way for U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun to play in the USA’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday, multiple sources confirmed to us Sunday. The news was first reported by The Athletic.

Balogun — who scored the game-winning goal in last week’s round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina — was shown a controversial red card later in the match, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.

But under FIFA‘s own protocols, the play should not have been flagged to Brazilian referee Raphael Claus by the video assistant, who asked Claus to review the play on the monitor following a slow-motion replay of the incident. Balogun was not even cautioned by Claus on the field.

While the U.S. Soccer Federation had no recourse to appeal the red card under FIFA rules, global soccer’s governing body made the decision to allow Balogun to play in the Americans’ next match.

In a statement from U.S. Soccer via our Stu Holden, the federation responded to the lifted suspension saying: “We accept the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and are pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow. Our full attention is focused on the Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle, and we look forward to the continued support of our amazing fans.”

Balogun leads the USA with three goals at this World Cup.

Chapter 4, Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code on suspension of implementation of disciplinary measures notes the “judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure.” 

Additionally, the code explains: “If the person benefiting from a suspended sanction commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked by the judicial body and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement.”

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