Brazil has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16. The match took place in New Jersey, where Norway's Patrick Berg scored early in the game, setting the tone for an exciting encounter.

After Bruno Guimaraes missed a penalty in Brazil's match against Norway, questions arose regarding why Vinicius Junior was not the designated penalty taker. The situation has been clarified by Carlo Ancelotti, who provided an explanation for the decision.

Ståle Solbakken, the current coach of Norway, reflects on the team's historic upset against Brazil during the 1998 World Cup, where Norway won 2-1 with a penalty kick scored by Kjetil Rekdal. As Brazil prepares to face Norway again in the World Cup, they remain the favorites, although an upset is acknowledged as unlikely to match the significance of the 1998 victory.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected Gabriel Martinelli to start in place of the injured Lucas Paquetá for the World Cup round of 16 match against Norway in East Rutherford, N.J. Martinelli previously scored a crucial goal against Japan in the round of 32 after coming on as a substitute. The match is set to take place on July 5, 2026.

Brazil and Norway are set to face each other in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Historically, Norway is one of only three countries that Brazil has encountered in World Cup matches without achieving a victory against them, highlighting the significance of this matchup.

Javier Zanetti, Vice President of Inter Milan and former Argentinian footballer, has predicted a challenging match between Brazil and Norway in the World Cup Round of 16. He highlighted Norway's strong organization and the presence of top striker Erling Haaland, while also expressing his hope to see Neymar participate in the game.