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Two of the World Cup’s most dreaded strikers face off on Sunday as five-time champions Brazil take on tournament dark horses Norway at the New York New Jersey Stadium for a place in the quarter-finals. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute match commentary.
Erling Haaland’s Norway are perhaps the finest in the Nordic nation’s history, while the current Selecao are widely regarded as the most beatable in decades – making for an intriguing clash as they face off in the World Cup round of 16.
Kickoff in New Jersey is at 4pm local time and 10pm in Oslo.
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Vinicius Jr vs Haaland
For the first time in this World Cup, two top-scoring stars meet in the knockout round as Brazil’s Vinicius Junior faces Erling Haaland of Norway.
Haaland has scored five times from just three matches in his first World Cup appearance, having been rested for the final group match against France.
He is tied for third behind Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé, both on seven goals from five matches.
Vinicius Jr is one of several players sitting on four goals.
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World Cup giants Brazil take on dark horses Norway for a place in the quarter-finals, in a clash of continents, climates and styles.
Erling Haaland’s Norway are probably the finest in the Nordic nation’s history, while the current Selecao are regarded by many as the most beatable in decades – making for an intriguing wide-open fixture as they face off in the round of 16.
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