Ancelotti’s Brazil Face Haaland Test in Last-16 Clash
A place in the World Cup quarter-finals against England or Mexico is at stake as Brazil look to maintain their dominant knockout record against a Norway side riding the momentum of their first-ever tournament knockout win.
Brazil enter the knockout stage in control of their destiny under Carlo Ancelotti, having secured seven points in the group phase. They showed resilience in their last outing, coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1—the first time the Seleção have achieved a comeback win in a World Cup knockout match since 2002. Following routine 3-0 victories over Scotland and Haiti, Ancelotti’s side is leaning on a blend of veteran defensive stability and the elite form of Vini Jr.
Norway are enjoying a historic campaign under Staale Solbakken, with 50% of their total major tournament victories (3 out of 6) coming in this year alone. They secured their spot in the last 16 via a late 86th-minute Erling Haaland winner against Ivory Coast, marking the nation's first-ever knockout victory at a World Cup. Despite a heavy 4-1 loss to France recently, high-scoring wins over Senegal and Iraq have kept the momentum high as they chase the title race.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
Both teams across every game at this tournament.
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Every tournament game combined — Brazil 5 games, Norway 6 games.
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Their recent form.
The road to the final.
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