Brazil face Norway with Paquetá and Raphinha racing the clock

Norway on Sunday, and the road just got real

Your team is through. Brazil 2–1 Japan, sealed with a 95th-minute winner, and now the round of 16 waits (1). Norway are the opponent this Sunday, after they beat Ivory Coast to book their spot (1).

Paquetá racing the clock

Lucas Paquetá is in intensive hamstring treatment, fighting to return before the tournament ends (3). No timeline yet, but the medical staff are pushing hard. Brazil need him, he is a starter when fit.

Raphinha and Paquetá doubts for Sunday

Both Paquetá and Raphinha are injury concerns for the Norway match (1). Ancelotti will have decisions to make. The squad has depth, but losing two starters before a knockout match is not what anyone wanted.

Norway are not here to make up the numbers

Norwegian defender Kristoffer Ajer did not hide from the challenge. "You can name so many superstars they have. They have a very strong team, from the defence and goalkeeper to the fantastic attacking players up front. It's going to be very difficult, but we will analyse them well and arrive prepared" (2).

Solbakken's dressing-room message going viral

Ståle Solbakken's speech to his Norway players after beating Ivory Coast is making headlines in Brazil (5). The Norwegian coach has gone from heavily criticised to nearly untouchable, former Sweden striker John Guidetti said: "He has gone from being extremely criticised to being close to being knighted" (4).

Haaland's summer is getting complicated

Erling Haaland's deep World Cup run with Norway means less rest before Manchester City's season. Enzo Maresca is already looking at a workload problem (6). The longer Norway stay in, the bigger the headache for City.

Fan reactions

Brazilian fans are split between relief and nerves. The 95th-minute winner against Japan bought Ancelotti time, but the criticism of Matheus Cunha's frustrating display before he was subbed off just past the hour mark has not quietened. Some supporters are already replaying the Zidane quarter-final from 20 years ago, exactly two decades since France knocked Brazil out at the same stage, as a reminder of how quickly knockout football can turn cruel. Join the discussion.