Brazil, Norway and World Cup
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Erling Haaland inspired Norway to one of the great shocks of the 2026 World Cup, knocking out five-time champions Brazil. Haaland headed Norway in front late in an entertainingly end-to-end game and then made sure of the win by hammering a low shot past Alisson from outside the box.
Brazil face Norway in their World Cup last 16 match on Sunday with Carlo Ancelotti and his Selecao side's style having been called into question by critics
Neymar remains the biggest selection question ahead of Brazil's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash with Norway. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the veteran is fit and capable of playing 90 minutes but has not revealed whether he will start.
Brazil have another injury concern ahead of their World Cup last 16 match as playmaker Lucas Paquetá is nursing a thigh muscle injury. The national federation CBF said on Tuesday that Paquetá would undergo intensive treatment on the injured left thigh in an effort to have him fit again for the next match on Saturday against Ivory Coast or Norway.
After late drama in the round of 32, Brazil and Norway meet in an eagerly anticipated World Cup 2026 last-16 showdown in New Jersey where England could potentially lie in wait for the winners in the quarter-finals.
Neymar will miss Brazil's FIFA World Cup Group C clash against Haiti as he continues recovering from a calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed he will remain in New Jersey, with the team targeting a possible return during the knockout rounds.
After navigating through a tough group, the ultimate World Cup test awaits Japan next, when they take on record five-time
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Neymar missed Brazil’s FIFA World Cup opener game due to injury as the Selecao share points with Morocco.
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When will Neymar return? Latest injury timeline emerges ahead of Brazil’s clash against Morocco
Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil's 2026 World Cup opener against Morocco with a grade-two calf injury. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the Santos forward will miss the Group C match on June 14, while remaining hopeful of a return to training next week.
Norway stunned Brazil with a 2-1 win as Erling Haaland scored a brace to send his side through to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in their history.
