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FIFA Today: Stunning 89th-Minute Goal Sparks Biggest World Cup Upset of 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026 action returns today, July 5, with two Round-of-16 blockbusters that could reshape the tournament narrative. Here’s everything fans need to know to catch the drama live, plus expert insight on form, tactics and star players.
1. Match schedule and kickoff times
• Brazil vs Norway – New York/New Jersey Stadium, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
• Mexico vs England – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
2. How to watch live
• United States: FOX, FS1 and Peacock (Spanish)
• Canada: TSN, RDS
• UK: BBC One, ITVX streams
• Mexico: Televisa, ViX
Cord-cutters can stream through YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV or free international feeds with a VPN, but regional restrictions apply.
3. Brazil vs Norway – preview, predicted line-ups and key battles
Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti sticks with his high-press 4-3-3 spearheaded by Neymar, Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. Expect Bruno Guimarães to shadow Erling Haaland, whose five-goal haul so far makes him Norway’s not-so-secret weapon. Norway coach Ståle Solbakken will likely deploy a compact 4-2-3-1, banking on Haaland’s breakaway pace and Martin Ødegaard’s vertical passing.
Stat to watch: Brazil average 63 % possession this World Cup; Norway’s xG in transition ranks top-three among remaining teams.
4. Mexico vs England – altitude, atmosphere and attacking firepower
Estadio Azteca’s 7,200-ft altitude and 100-decibel crowd are Mexico’s 12th man, yet El Tri have conceded zero goals in five matches. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa faces his stiffest test against Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who have combined for seven goals. England manager Thomas Tuchel may rotate Phil Foden in for Bukayo Saka to exploit Mexico’s right side, while Javier “Aguirre” aims to release Hirving Lozano on counterattacks.
Tactical trend: England complete more progressive passes per 90 than any team left in the bracket, whereas Mexico lead the tournament in successful defensive pressures.
5. What’s at stake
Winners advance to a July 11 quarter-final in Miami Gardens; losers head home. For Brazil, history beckons—no Seleção has gone four straight World Cups without a semifinal. Norway chase their first ever last-eight berth. England seek revenge for 1970’s Azteca heartbreak, while Mexico dream of a first quarter-final since 1986 on home soil.
6. Expert prediction
• Brazil 2-1 Norway – Neymar scores late after a Haaland equaliser.
• England 1-0 Mexico – Kane penalty edges a cagey classic as altitude saps energy late on.
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Stay tuned as the road to East Rutherford’s July 19 final tightens—today’s winners could be 90 minutes closer to immortality.
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