Paquetá out, Vinicius and Haaland put Ballon d'Or on the line

Norway on Sunday, Paquetá out

Brazil face Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday at 17:00 Brasília time (2). Lucas Paquetá is done for the tournament with a thigh injury (2). Raphinha is recovering and could return for the quarter-finals if Brazil get there (2). Ancelotti ran the final training session already, Danilo, Martinelli, and Raphinha all involved (2).

Vinicius vs Haaland, Ballon d'Or on the line

Marca called it: the loser of Brazil-Norway sees their Ballon d'Or hopes end (3). Vinicius Júnior on one side, Erling Haaland on the other. One of them goes home Sunday and, according to the Spanish paper, so do their chances at the award (3).

Group C finished 1–1 with Morocco

Brazil drew 1–1 with Morocco in the group stage (1). Not the result anyone wanted, but your team is through to the knockout rounds and that is what counts now.

Fan reactions

City fans are locked in on Haaland. One post ahead of the match shows him looking relaxed, and the comments are split between nerves and confidence. Read the thread here.