- Brazil vs Norway lineups: Vinicius Junior will lead the Selecao’s attack tonight, while Erling Haaland spearheads Norway’s frontline.
- The match will be played at New York New Jersey Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 11:00pm EAT.
- The winner will book a place in the World Cup quarterfinals in Miami on July 11, where either England or co-hosts Mexico await.
Vinicius Junior will lead Brazil’s attack tonight, while Erling Haaland spearheads Norway’s frontline as both sides meet in New Jersey for a crucial FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash.
Haaland enters this knockout encounter as Norway’s deadliest weapon, having already racked up five goals in four tournament matches.
The powerhouse striker dominated the group stage with clinical braces against Iraq and Senegal before delivering an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast in the previous round.
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Official Brazil vs Norway lineups
The Real Madrid star has been just as impressive for Brazil, scoring four goals in only three group-stage appearances to lead the Selecao’s attack.
The explosive winger made history by finding the net in every group match, including a vital equalizer against Morocco and a brilliant first-half brace that tore Scotland apart.
Carlo Ancelotti has switched to a balanced 4-4-2 formation, handing Gabriel Martinelli a starting role following his dramatic 95th-minute winner against Japan.
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Martinelli will operate on the wing opposite Rayan, supporting the dangerous strike partnership of Matheus Cunha and Junior.
Brazil will have to navigate this knockout fixture without midfield maestro Lucas Paqueta, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
However, Ancelotti still boasts immense firepower on the bench, with Endrick, Neymar Jr, and Raphinha ready to make a second-half impact.
- Brazil starting XI: Alisson Becker, Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Martinelli, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior Brazil
- Substitute: Ederson, Weverton, Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo Santos, Ederson, Endrick, Fabinho, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Neymar, Igor Thiago
Meanwhile, Norway receives a major defensive boost as right-back Julian Ryerson has shaken off an injury scare to start, giving Stale Solbakken a fully fit squad to deploy in his trademark 4-3-3 system.
Captain Martin Odegaard will orchestrate the midfield behind a physical yet lethal front three of Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa, and tournament co-top scorer Haaland, while the highly technical Oscar Bobb remains a dangerous option off the bench.
Norway will be aiming to preserve its historic unbeaten record against the Seleçao and reach its first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, while Brazil is determined to end its modern hoodoo of falling to European opposition.
- Norway starting XI: Orjan Haskjold Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe, Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa
- Norway subs: Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik, Fredrik Andre Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Leo Ostigard, Sondre Klingen Langas, Fredrik Aursnes, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb
The winner of this blockbuster showdown will book a place in the quarterfinals in Miami on July 11, where either England or co-hosts Mexico await.
Where to watch Brazil vs Norway in Kenya
In Kenya, you can catch the crucial Round of 16 World Cup clash between Brazil vs Norway live on SuperSport International (via DStv Channel 222) or on Azam TV Kenya through Azam Sports 2 HD and Azam Sports 4 HD.
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