Norway will take on Brazil in a Round of 16 clash on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Both sides come into this match after securing 2-1 victories in their respective Round of 32 fixtures. The winner of this encounter will move on to face either England or Mexico in the quarter-finals.
Norway have had a mixed but competitive run, recording three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. They began their campaign strongly with a 4-1 win over Iraq and a narrow 3-2 victory against Senegal, which secured their place in the knockout rounds early.
After making several changes to the lineup, they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to France but responded well by beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32 to progress further.
Norway team news
Manager Ståle Solbakken faces a key selection concern, as right-back Julian Ryerson remains doubtful due to an ongoing thigh issue.
Although he is keen to play, Marcus Pedersen is expected to start in his place alongside centre-backs Kristoffer Ajer and Torbjørn Heggem.
In attack, Erling Haaland will lead the line despite admitting he is feeling physically exhausted following Norway’s demanding match against Ivory Coast.
He will be supported by the attacking trio of Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sørloth, as Norway are expected to stick with their usual aggressive 4-3-3 setup.
Norway predicted lineup
Possible Norway starting XI:Â Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 9pm BST on Sunday, 5th July.
How to watch Brazil vs Norway?
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match between Brazil and Norway will be broadcast live on ITV1.
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