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Brazil faces Norway with a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.
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Carlo Ancelotti’s squad picked up seven points from its three group-stage matches to comfortably advance to the knockout stage.
The South American powerhouse opened its campaign with a draw against Morocco before bouncing back with convincing victories over Scotland and Haiti.
In the Round of 32, Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Japan to set up its Round of 16 matchup against Norway.
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If Brazil defeats Norway, it will face the winner of the Round of 16 clash between Mexico and England at Azteca Stadium.
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Mexico advanced to the Round of 32 after topping Group A with three wins. El Tri defeated South Africa 2-0, South Korea 1-0, and Czechia 3-0 before beating Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32.
If Brazil advances to face Mexico, Ancelotti’s attack will need to be at its clinical best against a team that has yet to concede a goal in the tournament.
On the other hand, England also finished at the top of its group, although its performances were far less convincing.
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This story was originally published July 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM.