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US Hosts Brazil-Norway World Cup R16; Haaland-Gabriel Duel Highlighted

7/10/2026

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Haaland vs Gabriel

The United States will host the Brazil-Norway World Cup round-of-16 match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (Norway) will face Arsenal defender Gabriel (Brazil) in a duel intensified by their clubs’ title races and called the tournament’s standout personal battle by former England striker Chris Sutton.
Having never beaten Norway in four meetings (two draws, two losses), Brazil’s opponent will face England or Mexico in the quarter-finals.

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Haaland Scores

Haaland’s Dallas cowboy-hat vlog earned over six million views in five days.
Ødegaard led Norway’s playmaking with 12 passes to Haaland and three assists.
Solbakken weighs left-side options between 19-year-old Antonio Nusa’s attack and Andreas Schjelderup’s pace.
Haaland scores a goal every 71.2 minutes, making up nearly 60 % of Norway’s 12 goals.
Against Brazil, Solbakken substituted Alexander Sorloth for Oscar Bobb at halftime to prioritize technical skill.

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Haaland vs Gabriel

The United States will host the Brazil-Norway World Cup round-of-16 match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (Norway) will face Arsenal defender Gabriel (Brazil) in a duel intensified by their clubs’ title races and called the tournament’s standout personal battle by former England striker Chris Sutton.
Having never beaten Norway in four meetings (two draws, two losses), Brazil’s opponent will face England or Mexico in the quarter-finals.

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