Norway are confident of progressing against five-time world champions Brazil in the World Cup last-16 on Sunday, with defender Julian Ryerson pushing for a return after a thigh injury.
Team News and Injuries
Ryerson has been sidelined since the group-stage win over Senegal, where he was forced off after just 13 minutes with a thigh injury. He is now close to a return, but it remains uncertain whether he will be fit enough to start. Norway head coach Stale Solbakken is otherwise expected to keep faith with the side that defeated Ivory Coast in the group stage.
Haaland in Golden Boot Race
Erling Haaland has scored five goals in four World Cup appearances, placing him firmly in the Golden Boot race. Only Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have scored more, with Haaland two goals behind the Argentine top scorer. Behind him, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has provided three assists, while Bodo/Glimt's Patrick Berg has contributed two.
Predicted Lineup and Key Players
Either side of Haaland in attack will be Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth and RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa, who scored his first World Cup goal against Ivory Coast. Fulham’s Oscar Bobb is pushing for a start after a lively cameo in that match. Norway predicted XI: Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.
Time and date: 9pm BST on Sunday, July 5, 2026. How to watch: ITV1.
