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Brazil's predicted lineup to face Norway in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Brazil continues to build momentum at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and now faces one of its toughest tests of the tournament.
Brazil continues to build momentum at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and now faces one of its toughest tests of the tournament.
After eliminating a resilient Japan side, Carlo Ancelotti's team will battle Erling Haaland's Norway for a place in the quarterfinals.
Brazil advanced after a hard-fought victory over Japan, while Norway earned its spot by defeating Ivory Coast.
Ancelotti on stopping Haaland
One of the biggest storylines heading into the match is Brazil's attempt to contain Erling Haaland.
However, Ancelotti dismissed the idea of creating a special tactical plan focused solely on the Norwegian striker.
"There is no anti-Haaland plan. I'm not going to explain to Gabriel, who has faced him many times, or to Marquinhos how to defend Haaland."
The Brazilian coach expressed confidence in the experience of his defenders to handle one of the world's most dangerous forwards.
Brazil predicted lineup
Alisson; Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Danilo, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Vinicius Jr, Matheus Cunha and Rayan.
Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Vinicius Jr leads Brazil's attack
With Neymar still working his way back to full fitness after injury, Vinicius Jr is expected to remain Brazil's main attacking threat.
The Real Madrid star is set to partner Matheus Cunha and Rayan as Brazil looks to book a place in the World Cup quarterfinals against a Norway side led by Erling Haaland.
