Martin Odegaard discusses clash with Neymar during World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Martin Odegaard and Neymar were involved in a confrontation during Norway's World Cup match against Brazil. The incident followed a hard tackle from Neymar against Odegaard, leading to a physical exchange between the two players. Despite the tensions, they appeared to reconcile after the game, with Odegaard commenting on the awkwardness of the situation but noting that it ended well. The match saw Norway aiming to hold their lead in a critical knockout stage encounter.
- •Odegaard and Neymar clashed during Norway's match against Brazil.
- •The confrontation involved a hard tackle and subsequent physicality.
- •After the match, Odegaard noted it felt uncomfortable but ended positively.
- •Norway aimed to maintain their lead in the knockout stage.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Awkward’: Martin Odegaard on his clash with Neymar
"Martin Odegaard clashed with Neymar during Norway’s World Cup win over Brazil on Sunday, but the pair appeared to make up afterwards.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesAs Norway looked to see out a lead over...
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