Who will Brazil play next? Here is Selecao's 2026 World Cup bracket opponent for quarterfinals

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Brazil's pursuit of a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup title continues as the Selecao move deeper into the knockout rounds.

They progressed from Group C before overcoming Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32, keeping alive their hopes of ending a 24-year wait for World Cup glory.

Victory in the Round of 16 would send Brazil into the quarterfinals, where a potentially intriguing last-eight clash awaits.

Here's who Carlo Ancelotti's team could face next and how their route to the 2026 World Cup final shapes up.

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Who will Brazil play next?

Next up for Brazil is a Round of 16 meeting with Norway.

The Selecao take on Stale Solbakken's side at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 5, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (9 p.m. BST).

Norway reached this stage by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32, with Erling Haaland giving Brazil an obvious danger to contain.

If they progress past Norway, Brazil will face the winner of the Round of 16 game between Mexico and England. That match will take place in Miami on July 11.

How does the World Cup bracket work?

The Round of 16 is the second stage of the knockout rounds, where every match is single elimination.

There are no points or league standings from this stage onwards — only a winner and a loser.

What happens if knockout matches finish tied?

Every knockout match must produce a winner. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the game goes to 30 minutes of extra time.

Should the teams remain tied after extra time, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout.

The Round of 16 fixtures are determined once the group stage concludes, with the knockout bracket fixed for the remainder of the tournament. From the Round of 32 onwards, every remaining team knows its potential route to the World Cup final.

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Group stage

Brazil began their campaign in Group C, opening with a draw against Morocco before victories over Scotland and Haiti secured top spot.

Round of 32

Brazil were drawn against Japan in the Round of 32 after Hajime Moriyasu's side finished runners-up in Group F behind the Netherlands. Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli scored in a 2-1 victory to book the Selecao's place in the Round of 16.

Round of 16

Standing between Brazil and a place in the quarterfinals is a Round of 16 showdown with Norway at MetLife Stadium.

Quarterfinals

If Brazil get past Norway, they will face either England or co-hosts Mexico in Miami.

Semifinals

Should Brazil come through that test, reigning champions Argentina stand out as the toughest potential semifinal opponent. That game would take place in Atlanta.

Third-place playoff

If Brazil fall at the semifinal stage, they will face the other beaten semifinalist in the third-place playoff in Miami.

Final

If Brazil reach the World Cup final, they will head to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

Marios Hamboullas

Marios Hamboullas is a MSc International Sports Management student at the Global Institute of Sport and a football writer/content creator with a strong focus on fan culture and digital media. Alongside his studies, he has built a large football audience across social platforms through content centred around Liverpool FC, matchday culture, and major football events. His interests include Premier League football, supporter culture, and the evolving relationship between sport and digital media.

Source: Sporting News