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Bruno Guimarães: Haaland is among world's best strikers alongside Kane
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Bruno Guimarães: Haaland is among world's best strikers alongside Kane

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães anticipates a tough match against Norway in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
  • He praised Erling Haaland as one of the world's best strikers, alongside Harry Kane.
  • Guimarães expressed his personal and professional readiness, aiming to win the World Cup for Brazil.

Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães expects a "very tough" match against Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. He identified Manchester City's Erling Haaland as "one of the best strikers in the world," placing him in the same category as England's Harry Kane.

I think it's going to be a very tough match. They are going to give their all on any corner or free kick to try and score a goal.

— Bruno GuimarãesGuimarães discussed the anticipated difficulty of the match against Norway.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the match in New Jersey, the 28-year-old Newcastle player noted that Norway will fight hard for every opportunity. Brazil has been intensely practicing set pieces to neutralize their opponent's strengths. "Above all, we hope to have a good day to show our best football and achieve qualification," Guimarães added.

Above all, we hope to have a good day to show our best football and achieve qualification.

— Bruno GuimarãesGuimarães expressed Brazil's determination to perform well and advance.

Guimarães stated he is in peak physical and emotional condition. "I feel ready and fulfilled in my personal life: married, with two children; and in my professional life, where the World Cup is what I'm missing. I will die for the national team, if necessary; I will give my all," he guaranteed. The team's goal is to "make history and bring the 'hexa' (sixth title) home."

I feel ready and fulfilled in my personal life: married, with two children; and in my professional life, where the World Cup is what I'm missing. I will die for the national team, if necessary; I will give my all.

— Bruno GuimarãesGuimarães shared his personal and professional commitment to the national team.

To counter the threat of Haaland, Guimarães suggested tight marking to deny him space and limit his access to the ball. He also acknowledged the individual duel he anticipates with Arsenal's Martin Odegaard in midfield, calling it "very interesting," though emphasizing the collective nature of the game. Guimarães dismissed any notion that Brazil might underestimate Norway, recognizing the quality of their squad, especially after advancing from a difficult group.

We want to make history and bring the 'hexa' (sixth title) home.

— Bruno GuimarãesGuimarães stated Brazil's ambition to win their sixth World Cup title.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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