Brazil vs Norway Matchday Squad News for World Cup 2026

Matchday squad news for Brazil vs Norway at MetLife Stadium on 5 July 2026, in the 1/8 final of the World Cup. Brazil arrive as Group C winners with 7 points and a +6 goal difference, while Norway advanced from Group I with 6 points and a +1 goal difference after scoring 8 goals in three matches.

Team News

Brazil have one confirmed absentee. Raphinha (Hamstring Muscle Injury) is sidelined and will not feature, trimming one of the wide options from their attacking rotation. Even so, their main offensive stars are available: Vinícius Júnior has 4 goals and 1 assist with an 8.23 rating, while Matheus Cunha adds 3 goals and strong link-up play.

Norway report no injuries or suspensions in the data provided, meaning their headline attackers are set to play. E. Haaland, with 5 goals from 11 shots and 9 on target, leads the Golden Boot race, while M. Ødegaard (3 assists) and P. Berg (2 assists) supply creativity from midfield.

Impact Summary

Brazil lose depth on the right flank through Raphinha, but retain the bulk of their attacking output via Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha and a fully fit creative core. Norway, at full strength, keep their entire attacking spine intact, with Haaland’s 5 goals and Ødegaard’s 3 assists central to their threat.