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Norway could face Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16

Norway takes the field this Tuesday (30) to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32. The winner of the matchup, in fact, advances to the round of 16 to face Brazil, which beat Japan 2-1. Norway national team defensive midfielder Sander Berge said that a clash against the ‘Seleção’ would be a special moment.

— Well, most of us weren’t even born yet. I was born that year, but I feel as if I lived through that moment because it’s talked about so much. For any Norwegian who grew up following football, we always watched the great Brazilian stars playing in World Cups -, he said, before concluding:

— Many players had Brazilian idols and, if the opportunity comes to face them in the knockout stage, it would be a dream come true. It would be a fantastic challenge and an incredible experience -, concluded Norway’s midfielder.

When is the match between Norway and Ivory Coast?

The match between Norway and Ivory Coast takes place at 2 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (30), in the World Cup round of 32. The ball will roll at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

How did the Brazil vs Japan match go?

The Brazilian national team had a first half below expectations and saw Japan open the scoring in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano. As a result, Brazil went into halftime trailing on the scoreboard.

Needing to turn the result around, Brazil came back for the second half with a different attitude. Casemiro made it 1-1 in the 11th minute after a perfect cross from Gabriel Magalhães. Finally, in the 50th minute, Bruno Guimarães found Martinelli in the six-yard box, and the number 22 secured the ‘Seleção’s’ qualification.

What is the head-to-head record between Brazil and Norway?

It is worth noting that the Brazilian national team has never beaten Norway. In four matches throughout history, there have been two draws and two wins for the Norwegians. The last meeting between the teams took place at the 1998 World Cup, in the group stage, when the Europeans beat Brazil 2-1.

What is the article author’s opinion on a possible Brazil vs Norway match?

“Norway should cause Brazil problems in a possible World Cup round of 16 match. After all, Haaland’s team stands out for its physicality and excellence in aerial balls,” he began.

“Despite that, I believe Brazil would go in as the favorite if the matchup is confirmed. The Brazilian national team has every chance of controlling the match and advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals,” concluded Davi Esteves, a journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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