Ancelotti: Brazil Do Not Have an ‘Anti-Haaland’ Plan for World Cup Last-16 Showdown with Norway
Ancelotti said Brazil’s back line has already faced Haaland several times as the teams chase a quarter-final place.
- On Sunday, Brazil faces Norway at MetLife Stadium in a FIFA World Cup last-16 tie. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed the need for a specific "anti-Haaland" plan to contain star striker Erling Haaland.
- Haaland, a Golden Boot contender with five tournament goals, resumes his Premier League rivalry with Brazil centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes. Norway coach Stale Solbakken acknowledged Brazil's formidable defensive partnership while emphasizing the match remains a collective team challenge.
- Extreme heat warnings remain in effect in East Rutherford, with the heat index reaching 105°F on Friday. Brazil will be without midfielder Lucas Paqueta due to hamstring injury, though Barcelona forward Raphinha may return following a thigh issue.
- Following their challenging victory against Japan, Ancelotti expressed confidence in his squad's preparation. Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes warned that defensive discipline is essential because "with one ball, he can decide the match."
- The winner of Sunday's clash advances to the World Cup quarter-finals to face either England or co-hosts Mexico. While Solbakken admitted Brazil are favorites, he maintains that Norway is prepared to compete for a spot in the next round.
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Partidazo in New Jersey. The Nordic painting beat the Canarinha again in a World Cup, as it was 28 years ago in France. A double of the gunner of Manchester City gave the victory to the Europeans for 2-1. Neymar discounted from penal. Failure of the Ancelotti project.
Brazil has never beaten Norway and today they want to end their losing streak. Ancelotti's team aims to stop Norway's attacking prowess and advance to the quarterfinals.
GAMEDAY | World Cup 2026: Ancelotti insists there is 'no anti-Haaland plan' as Brazil face Norway
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti insists his squad will trust their collective defence rather than focusing entirely on stopping Erling Haaland in their World Cup Round of 16 tie.
28 years ago, the Nordics beat the scratch, which had Ronaldo and more stars.The winner's duel was taken by the European, who put the partial draw.This afternoon, Erling Haaland will seek to imitate him in front of Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian hope.
Carlo Ancelotti paid attention to standards before the duel with Norway. The reason is obvious.
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