Gabriel Martinelli starts for Brazil against Norway in the round of 16 at the World Cup
Summary
Gabriel Martinelli will start for Brazil in their World Cup round of 16 match against Norway on July 5, 2026. He replaces the injured Lucas Paquetá, who hurt his hamstring in the previous game.Key Facts
- Gabriel Martinelli scored a winning goal for Brazil against Japan in the round of 32 after coming on as a substitute.
- Lucas Paquetá got a hamstring injury and left the field at halftime during the match against Japan.
- Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti chose Martinelli to replace Paquetá for the next match.
- Norway’s defender Julian Ryerson returns after missing two games due to injury.
- Marcus Pederson, who scored when replacing Ryerson, is not playing against Brazil because he is unwell.
- The Brazil vs. Norway game is part of the World Cup round of 16 and is held in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- The article includes photos of fans and players from recent World Cup matches involving Brazil and Norway.
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