FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Brazil wary of Haaland and Norway
Brazil prepares for a high-stakes World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway. The team faces personnel challenges, including an injury to Lucas Paqueta, while Norway looks to challenge the favorites.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the 2026 World Cup and the tactical adjustments required by top-tier national teams under pressure.
Brazil’s World Cup campaign has offered reassurance and alarm in almost equal measure. Carlo Ancelotti’s side has won three of its four matches but needed a 95th-minute Gabriel Martinelli strike to squeeze past Japan in the round of 32. It is yet to fully hit its stride and, as a result, Sunday’s quarterfinal against Norway feels awkwardly poised.
The article provides a factual, sports-focused report on team preparations and historical context without political or social bias.
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