Brazil and Norway are already facing each other for a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, in a match being played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, in the United States. The match, refereed by the American Ismail Elfath, will define the rival of Mexico or England in the next instance.
First modification: 07/05/2026 - 22:02
The team of the South American giant, which is coached by Carlo Ancelotti, presents only one modification with respect to the team that advanced to the round: Gabriel Martinelli enters in place of the injured Lucas Paquetá, after having scored the winning goal over Japan in the round of 32.
The main novelty in the Brazilian formation is the presence of Martinelli on the left sector, while the young Rayan, 19 years old, retains his place in the attack alongside Matheus Cunha and Vinícius Júnior. Meanwhile, Raphinha and Neymar begin the match on the substitute bench after recovering from their respective injuries.
Brazil forms with Alisson; Danilo, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Gabriel Martinelli; Rayan, Matheus Cunha and Vinícius Júnior.
On the other hand, Norway maintains its trident made up of Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland as its main offensive card, who comes into the match with five goals in the World Cup. In addition, the team led by Ståle Solbakken recovers Julian Ryerson for the starting lineup after overcoming an injury.
The Scandinavians, who eliminated Ivory Coast with a decisive goal from Haaland in the final stretch of the match, take the field with Ørjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem and David Møller Wolfe; Patrick Berg, Sander Berge and Martin Ødegaard; Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland.
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