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The two sides face off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 11 p.m. local time, in one of the most anticipated knockout games of FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Brazil vs Norway kicks off at 23:00 Romanian time at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
- The match is a FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 tie, broadcast live on Antena 1.
- Vinicius Jr. and Erling Haaland are the headline names in tonight's showdown.
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Italian journalists have shed light on the mechanics behind Romanian defender Radu Drăgușin's move back to Serie A, pointing to one "decisive" factor.
- Italian media cited a 'decisive' factor in completing the Drăgușin transfer.
- The 23-year-old defender returns to Serie A after a stint in the Premier League.
- Official confirmation of the fee, club and contract terms has not been made public.
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The Romanian defender at Tottenham Hotspur rejected a significant financial proposal, according to DigiSport.
- Drăgușin rejected a six-million-euro offer, according to DigiSport.
- The defender has been at Tottenham Hotspur since January 2024.
- The club making the offer and the nature of the deal were not disclosed.
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The strike from the player's own half caught the opposing goalkeeper off his line and went straight into the net.
- A SuperLiga player scored with a shot from approximately 70 metres out.
- The goal was scored during a pre-season friendly match.
- Video footage quickly gathered tens of thousands of views online.
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Vinicius Jr. squandered a huge chance in the first half as Brazil struggled to break down a resilient Norway side.
- Brazil vs Norway stands at 0-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
- Vinicius Jr. missed the biggest chance of the first half.
- Only the third meeting in history between the two national teams.
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Day 25 of the World Cup features two marquee clashes: Vinicius Jr. against Haaland, and Mexico taking on England on home soil.
- Brazil face Norway in the day's headline match, with Vinicius Jr. up against Haaland.
- Mexico and England clash in the second major game of day 25.
- The World Cup knockout stage is approaching, raising the stakes for all remaining teams.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first with 48 teams, is underway across the USA, Mexico and Canada. Brazil squandered a penalty against Norway.
- The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Mexico and Canada.
- Brazil missed a penalty against Norway during the knockout stage.
- The first 48-team tournament: 104 matches in 38 days, a record length.
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The Trump administration contacted Gianni Infantino directly, asking FIFA to review the sending-off of US striker Folarin Balogun.
- The White House asked Infantino to review Balogun's red card.
- The information comes from an anonymous source cited by Associated Press.
- Direct political interference in a refereeing decision is without precedent.
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The national team lost their final Group B game by the narrowest of margins and finish last, ending their World Cup 2027 qualifying run.
- Romania lost by a single point, 64-65, away to Montenegro.
- The team finishes last in Group B and will not advance to Round 2.
- Montenegro, Portugal and Greece progress to the next stage.
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Folarin Balogun was sent off during the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match. FIFA reversed the decision — and the US president was quick to celebrate.
- Balogun received a red card during the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match on Thursday.
- FIFA overturned the dismissal after reviewing the incident.
- Trump publicly thanked FIFA, calling the original decision 'a great injustice'.
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