Brazil in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16: date, kickoff time and who they play

Brazil are into the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. After beating Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32, Carlo Ancelotti's side advance and return on Sunday, July 5, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The match takes place at MetLife Stadium in the New York area (East Rutherford, New Jersey) — the same stadium that will host the World Cup final on July 19. This guide brings together everything you need: the date and kickoff time converted for major cities worldwide, who Brazil will face, where to watch and how to reach the stadium.

What time is Brazil's Round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil kick off at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 5, 2026. MetLife Stadium sits in the US Eastern Time zone, one hour behind São Paulo during the southern winter. Here is the conversion for major cities:

How to convert the kickoff to your time zone

If your city is not in the table, the simplest approach is to start from US Eastern Time (4 p.m.) and adjust by your offset. São Paulo and Buenos Aires are one hour ahead of ET; the UK and Portugal are five hours ahead; continental Europe (Paris, Madrid, Berlin) six hours; Dubai nine hours; and Tokyo thirteen hours, landing in the early morning of the next day. Remember the US spans several time zones: the West Coast is three hours behind the East Coast. You can check the live time for any city on the QueHoras time-zone pages and compare it with the ET kickoff shown here.

Who do Brazil play in the Round of 16?

Brazil's opponent comes from the match between Ivory Coast and Norway, who meet on Tuesday, June 30, in Dallas. The winner faces Brazil on July 5. 【OPPONENT】 (update with the name after the June 30 match)

Both are serious opponents. Ivory Coast advanced as runners-up in Group E, ahead of Ecuador, with a quick, physical squad. Norway arrive in form and feature Erling Haaland, one of the most decisive strikers in the world, capable of settling a knockout tie on his own. Whoever advances, Brazil will need to be at their sharpest — in knockout football there is no comfortable favorite.

How Brazil got here: they won Group C with 7 points, drawing 1-1 with Morocco before beating Haiti 3-0 and Scotland 3-0, scoring seven goals and conceding just one. In the Round of 32 they edged Japan 2-1 in a tighter game than the scoreline suggests. It is now pure knockout: lose and you are out; if the score is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to extra time and, if still tied, a penalty shootout.

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Where to watch Brazil's Round of 16 match

In the United States, the match airs in English on FOX and FS1, and in Spanish on Telemundo, Universo and the Peacock streaming service. In the UK, World Cup matches are shown on ITV. In Brazil, recent World Cups have been broadcast by the Globo group (TV Globo and SporTV) plus streaming platforms; confirm the exact channel and service for this specific match the day before, as coverage can vary by game. In Portugal and other countries, check the schedule of the broadcasters holding World Cup rights the day before. Because kickoff time shifts with each time zone, use the table above so you don't tune in late.

How to reach MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, about 25 minutes from Manhattan. On match days the most practical way to get there is by train: NJ Transit runs from Penn Station in New York to the Meadowlands station, with extra services on big event days. Buy your ticket in advance through the app, as ticket-window queues get long. Avoid taxis and ride-hailing apps near the stadium at peak times — traffic is heavy and fares spike with demand. Arrive at least two hours early to clear security comfortably.

In New York for the World Cup?

The match is minutes from Manhattan, so you can combine the football with one of the best travel destinations in the world. See our full guide to things to do in New York during the World Cup, with must-see attractions, transport tips, city passes and how to skip the lines at the busiest spots. To plan your day around the match, also check the live time in New York.

Brazil's path to the final

Win in the Round of 16 and Brazil advance to the quarterfinals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. After that would come the semifinal and, potentially, the final on July 19 — back at MetLife Stadium, the same venue as this Round of 16 tie. From here, every match is decisive, and Brazil know there is no more room for slip-ups. To follow every 2026 World Cup match in any time zone, see the full World Cup schedule. And to revisit how Brazil sealed their place against Japan, read our Brazil vs Japan guide.