Brazil XI vs Norway: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for World Cup 2026 | OneFootball

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli may not be rewarded for his winner against Japan

Brazil are expected to be without Raphinha for Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie against Norway, while the fitness of Lucas Paqueta and Casemiro will be monitored.

Paqueta was substituted at half-time during the narrow last-32 win over Japan, and then goalscorer Casemiro was withdrawn shortly before Gabriel Martinelli fired home the injury-time winner.

Although there is confidence Casemiro will recover in time to face Norway, Paqueta is a greater doubt. If the former West Ham midfielder is unavailable, Danilo Santos should come into the side.

Selecao head coach Carlo Ancelotti is otherwise unlikely to make sweeping changes to the team that secured Brazil's place in the knockout stages.

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner against Japan

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Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha is set to retain his place despite failing to add to his three tournament goals before being replaced after 65 minutes against Japan.

That would leave Martinelli, whose goal sealed victory, once again among the substitutes, while teenage forward Endrick is also expected to begin on the bench after a fairly ineffectual cameo against Japan

Much of Brazil's attacking threat will again rest with Vinicius Junior, who has been one of the standout performers at this summer's World Cup.

The Real Madrid winger has scored four goals and registered one assist in the tournament so far, as he competes with the like of Norway star Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot.

Doubts: Lucas Paqueta and Casemiro

Injured: Raphinha