Brazil - Norway: The Starting Lineups for the World Cup Round of 16 Match

Brazil and Norway are preparing to clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The game, scheduled for Sunday evening, will determine which team advances to the quarterfinals to face the winner of the Mexico-England tie. Brazil secured their spot in this stage with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan, a game decided by fine margins. Norway also progressed with the same scoreline, defeating Ivory Coast, though their performance was noted to have a different rhythm. For Brazil, Raphinha remains unavailable, and Paquetá will start on the bench, while Casemiro is fit to play despite a minor injury concern. Norway welcomes back Ryerson to the starting lineup, having missed previous games. The article provides the full starting lineups for both teams: Brazil (Coach: Carlo Ancelotti) will field Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Guimarães; Raphinha, Paquetá, Vinícius Júnior; and Cunha, Martinelli. Norway (Coach: Ståle Solbakken) will start Nyland; Hæge, År, Wølfe; Berge, Ødegaard, Berge; Sørloth, Nusa, Haaland, and Ryerson.