Threat to Brazil, Haaland goes on an impressive run for Norway

It seems obvious to anyone who follows football, but the numbers make it necessary to reinforce the warning: Brazil has to be careful with Erling Haaland in the clash this Sunday (5), in the round of 16 of the World Cup, in New Jersey.

Scorer of 60 goals in 53 matches for the national team, an average of more than one goal per game, the Manchester City striker maintains an impressive run with the national team shirt.

There are now 13 consecutive duels in which Haaland has scored at least once - the survey only includes competitive games and not friendlies.

The last time the 25-year-old Norwegian played for Norway was in a 5-1 defeat to Austria in October 2024 in the Nations League.

At the time, the Brazilian team, for example, was still coached by Dorival Júnior, who was fired in March 2025 and replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, who will be in charge of Brazil this Sunday.

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Asked about the opposing striker on the eve of the clash with the Norwegians, Ancelotti said that there is no specific plan to try to stop the center forward.

"I don't have to explain to Gabriel [how to mark Haaland]. He played against Haaland several times, as did Marquinhos. I work on the team's characteristics, but he is without a doubt a very dangerous center forward", said the Italian coach.

In the current edition of the World Cup, Erling Haaland has already scored five times in three matches and is chasing the World Cup's top scorers, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, who have seven.

Brazil and Norway face each other this Sunday at 5pm (Brasília time), in New Jersey, in the round of 16 of the World Cup. Whoever qualifies will face the winner of Mexico x England in the quarterfinals.

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Source: CNN