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Another quarter-final place will be decided at the New York New Jersey Stadium this evening as Brazil face Norway.

Kick-off is at 21:00 BST.

The winner of this match will face whoever progresses from the Mexico v England tie, which takes place later.

TEAM NEWS

Carlo Ancelotti makes one change to his Brazil side following the last-gasp 2-1 win over Japan.

Gabriel Martinelli ($6.5m) is rewarded for his goalscoring cameo in that Round of 32 tie, taking the place of the injured Lucas Paqueta ($6.5m).

As for Norway, their head coach, Stale Solbakken, has also made one alteration.

One-time popular Fantasy pick Julian Ryerson ($4.2m) is back from injury and replaces Marcus Pedersen ($4.1m) at right-back.

LINE-UPS

Brazil XI: Alisson, Santos, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Danilo, Martinelli, Casemiro, Guimaraes, Rayan, Vinicius Junior, Cunha.

Subs: Ederson, Sandro, Neymar, Raphinha, Weverton, Bremer, Pereira, Fabinho, Danilo Santos, Endrick, Henrique, Ederson, Ibanez, Thiago.

Norway XI: Nyland, Wolfe, Heggem, Ajer, Ryerson, Berg, Berge, Odegaard, Nusa, Sorloth, Haaland.

Subs: Thorsby, Ostigard, Strand Larsen, Tangvik, Selvik, Aursnes, Bjorkan, Pedersen, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Schjelderup, Bobb, Hauge, Langas, Falchener.


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  1. DeSelby
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Nice defending by Gabriel. Mercy.

  2. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Genuinely can't believe Norway are about to knock out Brazil.. Brazil have only themselves to blame tbf

    1. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      I wouldn't be too surprised. Norway have been one of best in form teams last 2 years. Real dark horses

      1. JBG
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Sure, but they have some mediocre players though.

        This is more Brazil lost it, rather than Norway won/win it.

        1. jacob1989
          • 4 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          They don't have Haaland!!

        2. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Who have Brazil got? Some of them overrated. A tempremental Vinicius, an aging Casemiro. Some players not fully fit. No team ethic. So stuck they brought party boy into the squad when he was injured, didn't bring Pedro. Ancelotti their only real strength.

    2. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Brazil flatters to deceive

    3. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Its a cunning component of the Trumpfantino FIFA campaign.
      #FixItForAmerica

  3. SM001
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    What a header

  4. SM001
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Be nice to see Neymar crying again

  5. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    OMG YES

  6. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Haaland is like legit pure cheat code

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Probably second best player in the world right now

    2. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Yep

  7. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Nyland has never played better, some Norwegian fans where even calling for his head after one of the group stage matches.

    1. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Outstanding tonight. Always unsung hero. Machine. Norway are stronger in lots more positions than you think.

  8. jacob1989
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Messi and mbappe who? Haaalaaand.. superstar!!

    1. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Madrid crying their eyes out that they can't sign him.

  9. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Haaland 2-0

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Brazil are done.

    2. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Schjeöderup 2nd assist.

  10. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Haaland strikes gold

  11. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Go Haaaaaland!!!

  12. DeSelby
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Cor blimey!

  13. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Haaland again!

    They are through! Still can't believe it. I'm happy though, didn't think it would happen.

  14. BUZZBOMB ♡
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Haaland. Pure Dead Braziliant!

  15. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    He’s the best striker in the world and it’s not close

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Best goalscorer in the world.

      Best striker is Kane no doubt, the Kaptain.

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Though Kane actually scored more this year tbf

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          In Bundesliga

          1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Yeah - better league imo

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 9 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              You are hilarious imo

              1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
                • 9 Years
                1 month, 26 days ago

                We all have opinions, there’s only one reason they would attract prem talent away like Kane, Diaz and Olise

                1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                  • 9 Years
                  1 month, 26 days ago

                  To win titles, you know, it's no secret

                  1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
                    • 9 Years
                    1 month, 26 days ago

                    Exactly

                    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                      • 9 Years
                      1 month, 26 days ago

                      In a superior team

                      Your opinions are weird anyways

                      And you are a cheater with double FPL teams

              2. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
                • 9 Years
                1 month, 26 days ago

                Plus Kane smashed it in a mediocre Spurs side so he’s got both sides covered

      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Goals are for taking not striking and missing.

  16. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    The butterfly effect of having Bruno G take that pen instead of Cunha or Vinicius... mental.

    1. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Vinicius has been poor in taking penalties. Decision was not bad

      1. JBG
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Cunha is a good pen taker though and a striker/attacker. Never liked non attackers taking pens.

  17. EmreCan Hustle
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Ajer subbed. Norway can't lose now.

  18. THE Wild Rover
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Haaland has been running (ambling) on fumes for half an hour but still manages a brace. He’s unbelievable.

  19. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Igor Thiago trying to stay relevant by wanting to fight Norwegians

  20. jacob1989
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Penalty? Would be only consolation

    1. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Very soft...a gift from the referee

      1. BUZZBOMB ♡
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Agreed. Unsurprising tho.

  21. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Neymar scores the Brazil 2nd penalty.

  22. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Jeez Brazil are gonna do it aren’t they, unreal

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      They did not.

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Phew got Norway on sweep and started to think negatively as usual

  23. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    That's how you take a pen.. ice cold. Too late though.

    Norway yet to lose to Brazil, crazy stat.

  24. DeSelby
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Neymar's a disgrace.

  25. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Match ends.

    Norway has beaten Brazil 2-1 and are through to the Quarterfinals.

  26. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Kaptain Komeback Kanes!

  27. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    It is disgusting that Balagun's RC has been rescinded. Trump must have worked this out with his corrupt other buddy Infantino.
    Makes me so mad.

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      It’s obvious.

      1. DeSelby
        • 4 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        It was obvious but now it's actually been reported. The disgrace is immesureable.

    2. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Maybe but it was never a red. Had there been appeal system like in pl, it would have been overturned

    3. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      I think we're all in the boat that know this is a farce. Question is, do you want to continue? If England fall tonight (which I dont think they will), we will see and here a lot more about this corruption, rewriting of the rules and political interference, at least from folks here in the UK.

      It really has become a joke. This tournement, FIFA, Trumpfantino. The gift that keeps on giving (gifts we dont want).

      Disgusting.

      1. BUZZBOMB ♡
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        *hear

  28. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Norways record v Brazil:

    3 wins, 2 draws.

  29. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    "When the Lion is hungry, he eats"
    the Zlatan

    1. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Wait, what? The lion eats the Zlatan?

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      When Zlatan is hungry, he eats lions