Erling Haaland will be central to Norway’s hopes as they face Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The striker has scored five tournament goals, including the winner against Ivory Coast. Although Brazil enter as favorites, Norway remain unbeaten against the Selecao in four previous meetings. Coach Stale Solbakken and captain Martin Odegaard have backed Haaland to make the difference in the high-stakes knockout clash.
