Team News: Brazil vs. Norway injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026

Aiming to finally get the better of Norway, Brazil face the Vikings in Sunday's World Cup 2026 round of 16 match at MetLife Stadium.

Carlo Ancelotti's men needed a second-half turnaround to beat Japan in the round of 32, while the European outfit have thrived on their return to the Mundial after 28 years, beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the previous round.

Here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both nations.

BRAZIL vs. NORWAY

BRAZIL

Out: Raphinha (hamstring), Lucas Paqueta (muscle)

Doubtful: Casemiro (muscle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo Santos; Rayan, Cunha, Vini Jr. 

NORWAY

Out: None

Doubtful: Julian Ryerson (thigh)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa