… "They have a very strong physical presence throughout the team." Lucas Paqueta is ruled out with a hamstring injury, but Raphinha could be available after returning to training on Friday. …
… The Real Madrid attacker is one of the leading candidates to replace the injured Lucas Paqueta, who had started alongside Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes in midfield before suffering a hamstring injury. …
Brazil's Paqueta ruled out of World Cup clash with Norway By AFP July 02, 2026 11:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil’s #20 midfielder Lucas Paqueta, controls the ball during FIFA World Cup 2026, Braz …
… Ancelotti was forced into a change at the break, an emotional Lucas Paqueta limping off in distress with the attacking midfielder replaced by 19-year-old striker Endrick. …
… nce at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia By AFP June 25, 2026 07:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil's forward #09 Matheus Cunha celebrates with teammate midfielder #20 Lucas Paqueta …
… Brazil lost Raphinha to injury but scored a third before half-time as Vinicius ran onto Lucas Paqueta's floated pass and steered through the legs of Johny Placide. …
… It belatedly breathed life into a lacklustre Brazil and Lucas Paqueta saw his acrobatic effort pushed away by Bounou before half-time.Bounou saved well from Igor Thiago as Brazil caught Morocco napping with a quick throw-in after the break, while Raphinha and Danilo shot right at …
… Bournemouth’s Rayan scored his first goal for his country, Brentford's Igor Thiago was on target, while Vinicius Jr, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta and Danilo also hit the net.Ancelotti will need every tool available to him, though, Portuguese included, for the size of the challenge ahe …
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 match with Norway, noting that Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in domestic and European competition.
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
Brazil forward Endrick said his ability to play as a number nine, right wing, or false nine could be an asset if Carlo Ancelotti includes him against Norway in their World Cup last-16 match, with the Real Madrid attacker a leading candidate to replace injured Lucas Paqueta.
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday's World Cup last-16 game against Norway due to a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. He is not expected to play again in the tournament unless Brazil reaches the final on July 19.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to advance to the World Cup's last 32, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in their histories.
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday, breathing life into their World Cup campaign and moving closer to the last 32. Haiti became the first country to exit the tournament.
Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, 66, agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup. To win over a fanbase proud of the Selecao's self-sufficiency, Ancelotti hired a Portuguese teacher and committed to four lessons a week, demonstrating unusual dedication to the language.