Game
Brazil
Brazil
BRA
1604Rating
1 - 2
HT 0 - 0
Norway
Norway
NOR
1568Rating
Notable Events
7th game for Brazil in East Rutherford 7th
4th game for Norway in East Rutherford 4th
5th meeting between Brazil and Norway 5th
49th time the score was 1-2 in the FIFA World Cup 49th
39th 1-2 involving Brazil 39th
53rd 2-1 involving Norway 53rd
4th 1-2 involving Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 4th
81st game played in East Rutherford 81st

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Match Importance
80 / 100 Marquee
Minimal Low Medium Marquee Elite

A marquee match. High stakes, well-matched rivals, and the kind of stage that elevates a fixture into the top tier.

Rating Impact

Brazil ▼ -17.3
Before
1604
After
1587
Win expected: 55%
Norway ▲ +17.3
Before
1568
After
1585
Win expected: 45%
Pre-Match Win Probability
55%
45%
Brazil Norway

Model Verdict

What the WFS predictor said before kickoff

Brazil44.7% probabilityModel pick
MissedActual: NorwayVerdict
1.60 - 1.28Actual: 1 - 2Expected score
0.450 = textbook · 1 = shockSurprise
Brazil Draw Norway
45% 25% 31%
Over 2.5 goals
55
Both teams to score
58
Tournament
Competition
FIFA World Cup
Edition
2026
Phase
Knockout Stages
Stage
Round of 16
Venue
USANeutral Venue

Data Confidence

Previous Meetings

Match-Up Analysis

Head-to-head matches between Brazil and Norway prior to this game.

D 16 Aug 06 AWAY
1 - 1
Friendly
A 23 Jun 98 AWAY
1 - 2
FIFA World Cup