MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host a significant World Cup clash on Sunday, July 5, as Brazil faces off against Norway in a Round of 16 match. The game features star players like Brazil's Vinícius Júnior and Norway's Erling Haaland.
Tickets for the match are available, with prices starting at $1,865 including fees for seats in the 300 level, according to SeatGeek. Seats in the 200 level begin at $2,196, and those in the 100 level start at $2,889, all including fees. A promo code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
This matchup revisits a notable World Cup encounter from 1998, when Norway secured a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a group stage game. Despite Brazil's current status as favorites, Norway enters the match on a four-game winning streak, with midfielder Sander Berge expressing anticipation for the challenge.
Beyond this Round of 16 game, MetLife Stadium is also scheduled to host the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19.
Logistical information for attending the matches has been released. Options for travel to MetLife Stadium include the NJ Transit train service to Secaucus Junction, with a transfer to the Meadowlands rail line. Round-trip train fares are priced at $105. Alternatively, the official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle offers direct bus service from various points in Manhattan and New Jersey, with round-trip fares cut to $20. Advance ticket purchase for the shuttle is required. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available, with designated drop-off and pick-up zones, though surge pricing and wait times may be factors.
The rosters for both Brazil and Norway include key players such as goalkeepers Alisson Becker (Brazil) and Ørjan Nyland (Norway), defenders Marquinhos (Brazil) and Kristoffer Ajer (Norway), midfielders Bruno Guimarães (Brazil) and Martin Ødegaard (Norway), and forwards Neymar (Brazil) and Erling Haaland (Norway). Comprehensive rosters for both teams have been made available.
MetLife Stadium is hosting multiple World Cup matches throughout the tournament, with games taking place across various venues in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Information on the complete 2026 World Cup schedule is accessible through SeatGeek.
In addition to soccer, the stadium is also scheduled to host several major concerts later in the year, including performances by BTS, Usher, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and Karol G.