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Rabat – Brazil and Norway have confirmed their starting lineups for their World Cup round-of-16 match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has made one change, with Gabriel Martinelli replacing Lucas Paqueta, who is out with an injury.
Alisson starts in goal for Brazil behind a defensive line of Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel and Douglas Santos.
Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes start in midfield, giving Brazil experience and control in central areas.
Rayan begins on the right side of the attack, with Vinicius Junior on the left and Martinelli expected to operate behind Matheus Cunha.
Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro; Rayan, Gabriel Martinelli, Vinicius Junior; Matheus Cunha.
Brazil are expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, although Martinelli and Cunha could exchange positions during the match.
Neymar and Raphinha on the bench
Neymar starts the match on the bench for Brazil.
Raphinha is also among the substitutes after returning from a hamstring issue, while Paqueta is not available.
Brazil reached this stage after beating Japan 2-1 in the round of 32, with Martinelli scoring the winner in Houston.
Haaland leads Norway attack
Norway coach Stale Solbakken has also made one change.
Julian Ryerson returns from injury and starts at full-back for the Norwegians.
Orjan Nyland starts in goal, with Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem and David Moller Wolfe forming the back line.
Sander Berge, Patrick Berg and Martin Odegaard start in midfield.
Norway’s attack includes Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland and Antonio Nusa.
Norway: Orjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe; Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Martin Odegaard; Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa.
Norway reached the last 16 after beating Ivory Coast 2-1, with Haaland scoring the winning goal late in the match.
The winner will qualify for the quarterfinals and face either Mexico or England.
