The Brazilian curse! Norway gets another chance to spoil the favorite’s party
Brazil and Norway to clash in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 after Solbakken’s men defeat Ivory Coast
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Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The Brazil national team has landed a particularly tricky opponent for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 - Norway, a side the Seleção has never managed to beat in their entire history.
Details: Norway advanced to the next round after a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the Round of 32.
In the Round of 16, Ståle Solbakken’s squad will take on Brazil. And this matchup comes with a fascinating historical backdrop: despite their five World Cup titles, Brazil has never claimed victory over the Norwegians.
The teams have faced off four times in total. Norway has come out on top twice, with the other two encounters ending in draws.
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