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Brazil, Norway round of 16 preview: World Cup knockout clash in New York New Jersey Stadium
By Tyler Thrasher at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
Brazil and Norway are bringing World Cup knockout soccer to East Rutherford, where Erling Haaland and Norway will try to pull off a major upset against one of the tournament’s biggest powers.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The World Cup knockout match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford will undoubtedly draw the attention of Minneapolis soccer fans, many of whom will be watching with interest to see if Norway's Erling Haaland can lead his team to a major upset. While the match itself is being held outside of the Twin Cities, the excitement and energy surrounding the event are likely to be felt locally, with many area bars and restaurants likely to be showing the game. Minneapolis has a strong soccer community, and fans of the sport will be eager to see how this highly anticipated match plays out. The presence of a high-profile player like Haaland will only add to the interest, and local fans will be watching closely to see if he can help Norway pull off a surprise victory over one of the tournament's top teams.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Brazil and Norway are bringing World Cup knockout soccer to East Rutherford, where Erling Haaland and Norway will try to pull off a major upset against one of the tournament’s biggest powers.
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