Brazil prepares to face Norway with Ancelotti confident in defending Haaland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti stated his defenders are prepared to handle Erling Haaland ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Norway on July 7. Haaland has scored five goals in three tournament appearances, and Ancelotti emphasized that his players have experience facing the Manchester City striker. Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes mentioned the importance of disrupting supplies to Haaland, especially with Lucas Paqueta ruled out due to injury. The match is expected to be physically demanding due to extreme heat warnings in the region, affecting game conditions. Ancelotti also indicated that Raphinha could make a return to the squad after recovering from injury.
- •Brazil faces Norway in the World Cup last-16 on July 7.
- •Haaland has netted five goals in three matches.
- •Lucas Paqueta is unavailable due to injury.
- •Ancelotti remains confident in his defenders' experience against Haaland.
- •Raphinha may return after injury for Brazil.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti
"Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on how to contain Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway.Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is also well acquainted with Haaland, having faced the Norway star while playing for Newcastle.
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