Brazil to face Norway in World Cup round of 16

Brazil will play Norway in the round of 16 of the World Cup on Sunday in New Jersey. The matchup features Norway's forward line against Brazil's central midfield.

Midfield structure Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti recalled Casemiro after an 18-month absence from the national team. The move restored balance and allowed Bruno Guimarães to advance into attacking positions. A warm-up match against Panama showed the original two-man midfield could be bypassed. Ancelotti added a third midfielder for subsequent games.

Selection questions Casemiro enters the match on a yellow card and risks suspension for the quarterfinals if he receives another booking. The squad includes five midfielders. Ancelotti has considered options to strengthen the position while managing the balance between attack and defense.