Norway relies on Haaland in World Cup clash against Brazil
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Norway faces Brazil in the last-16 of the World Cup on Sunday, with Erling Haaland expected to play a pivotal role. Haaland has scored five goals in three matches, providing Norway's first knockout victory in 28 years. Despite historical success against Brazil, Norway acknowledges the challenge ahead, as coach Stale Solbakken emphasizes the team's intent to compete fiercely. Brazil enters the matchup with a need to overcome recent difficulties against European teams in knockout stages, having not emerged victorious in the last five instances.
- •Norway and Brazil meet in the last-16 of the World Cup on Sunday.
- •Erling Haaland has scored five goals, crucial for Norway's attack.
- •Norway's historical record against Brazil includes two wins and two draws.
- •Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti aims to guide them past knockout stage challenges.
- •Lucas Paqueta is sidelined, while Raphinha may return for Brazil.
- 12:23 PMESPN — How can Brazil stop Haaland? It might come down to...
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
"Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday's last-16 clash.You have seen that so far in the World Cup.
"Brazil face Norway in the round of 16 of the World Cup, and the showdown against Erling Haaland and Carlo Ancelotti's midfielders will be one to watch.
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External links- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 12:23 PMHow can Brazil stop Haaland? It might come down to...
Brazil face Norway in the round of 16 of the World Cup, and the showdown against Erling Haaland and Carlo Ancelotti's midfielders will be one to watch.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:38 PMNorway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday's last-16 clash.You have seen that so far in the World Cup.
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