Brazil face Norway on Sunday as Solbakken fires warning

Solbakken: We're coming for you, Carlo

Norway's manager fired the first shot. Stale Solbakken, speaking ahead of Sunday's round of 16 clash, had a message for Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil: "Carlo Ancelotti, we're coming for you!" (2). Solbakken framed the match as a test against one of the world's best coaches, and with Erling Haaland leading his line, he has reason to believe.

Brazil vs Norway set for Sunday in brutal heat

Your next match is Sunday against Norway. The winner of Costa do Marfim versus Norway turned out to be Norway, and now Brazil face them in the round of 16 (1). The real concern is the conditions. Forecasts show a heat index of up to 46°C at kickoff, and both teams are adjusting fast. Norway's David Moller described the protocols: daily urine samples, weigh-ins before and after training to measure fluid loss, and mandatory electrolyte gels before sleep (3).

Brazil tipped to edge Norway 2–1

One pundit sees Brazil advancing, barely. The prediction from Just Arsenal's round of 16 preview: Brazil 2–1 Norway (4). That kind of scoreline will not surprise anyone who watched the Japan match, where your team needed a 95th-minute winner after being pushed to the brink.