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The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 kicks off this weekend, and one of the biggest matches fans are looking forward to watching is Brazil vs. Norway.
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The match will be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium, and the winner will play the winner of Mexico vs. England in the Round of 16.
Brazil vs. Norway was set to be played at 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT in the United States. Local time kick-off is at 4 p.m. in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
However, Goal Brasil reporter Raisa Simplicio suggests that the Brazil vs. Norway kick-off time is set to change.
The game may now kick off an hour later, at 5 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m. PT in the United States; the new kick-off time may be 5 p.m. local time in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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According to Simplicio, the game may kick off an hour later due to the heat on the East Coast. There is currently a heat wave in the New York, New Jersey area.
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FIFA is reportedly finalizing this change today and should make it official soon. AccuWeather’s forecast suggests that for Sunday’s match can expect very humid conditions and potential thunderstorms in the afternoon.
This kickoff time change follows the potential kickoff time change for the Mexico vs. England Round of 16 match, which was originally set to be played after the Brazil vs. Norway game, but it might now be played before.
Mexico vs. England was set to be played at 6 p.m. local time in Mexico City, Mexico, but many reports suggest that FIFA has reportedly planned to have the game start at 12 p.m. local time in Mexico City, Mexico.
Ben Jacobs reports that FIFA is reportedly considering moving multiple World Cup knockout games to avoid potential weather delays, and the decisions are expected imminently.
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This story was originally published July 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM.