Brazil's Upcoming World Cup Match and Schedule as Selecao Reach Round of 16

Brazil's Journey in the 2026 World Cup

Brazil has faced challenges on their road to the 2026 World Cup but remains a team with immense expectations. Under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti, the Selecao arrive in North America aiming for a trophy they have claimed five times before, though not since 2002.

Stars like Vinicius Junior and Neymar carry the hopes of the nation after navigating a tough group stage against Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.

Next Match Details

Brazil secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a dramatic winning goal in stoppage time against Japan. Their next opponent will be the winner between Norway and Ivory Coast. This knockout match is scheduled for Sunday, July 5 at 4 p.m. ET, taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Watching Brazil at the World Cup

In the United States, FOX and FS1 hold the English-language broadcast rights. All 104 matches will be shown, with 69 on FOX’s main channel and 35 on FS1. Spanish-language viewers can watch via Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo, where all matches are streamed live.

Streaming options include fubo, which offers a free trial for new users, along with FOX One and the FOX Sports app, ensuring every match is accessible live.

World Cup Knockout Stage Bracket for Brazil

The Group C winner joins the knockout rounds on the bottom half of the bracket, set to face the runner-up from Group F. Unlike most group winners, Brazil will face a runner-up, not a third-place qualifier, in the Round of 16.

Later Stages Dates and Venues

The quarterfinals start on July 9, with matches hosted across multiple stadiums including Gillette Stadium and SoFi Stadium. The semifinals take place mid-July, followed by the third-place match and final in Miami and East Rutherford respectively.

Joe Wright, Senior Editor at Sporting News, brings extensive experience covering football’s biggest events and global sports news.