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Julian Ryerson returns for Norway in World Cup match against Brazil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:04 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Julian Ryerson returns for Norway in World Cup match against Brazil

Summary

Julian Ryerson is fit to play as Norway faces Brazil in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday in New Jersey. Coach Ståle Solbakken confirmed Ryerson has trained without pain after recovering from a thigh injury sustained against Senegal. Norway boasts an unbeaten record against Brazil, with two wins and two draws in four meetings. Brazil enters as the favorite, but Solbakken believes his team can compete at a high level, bolstered by striker Erling Haaland. Brazilian fans have also adopted the rowing celebration popularized by the Norwegian supporters during the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Ryerson trained for two days, returning from a thigh injury.
•Norway holds an unbeaten record against Brazil in World Cups.
•Erling Haaland is key for Norway with five tournament goals.
•The match takes place in New Jersey on Sunday.
•Brazil fans are joining in the Norwegian rowing celebration.

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9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ryerson fit again for Norway v Brazil World Cup clash

What they're saying

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Full back Julian Ryerson is fit again as Norway take a remarkable unbeaten record against five-time champions Brazil into their World Cup last 16 clash on Sunday in New Jersey. "He has trained the last two days like the other players," coach Ståle Solbakken said on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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