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The Matchup
Brazil faces Norway on Sunday (5) in the World Cup round of 16. Coach Carlo Ancelotti will face midfielder Martin Odegaard, a player he released from Real Madrid in 2021.
The matchup marks an unusual reunion between Ancelotti and Odegaard. The Italian coach justified the decision to release Odegaard, stating that the competition in Real Madrid's midfield was too intense.
Odegaard's Career
Odegaard joined Real Madrid at 16, generating great expectations. However, he left the club without establishing himself in the main team. His career took off after moving to Arsenal, where he experienced his greatest rise.
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Brazil vs Tunisia | 1-1 |
History of Reunions
This will not be the first matchup between Ancelotti and Odegaard after the Norwegian's departure from Real Madrid. In 2020, playing for Real Sociedad, the midfielder scored a crucial goal in a 4-3 win over his former club.
Current Form
The Brazilian national team comes from a sequence of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 4 games. The game between Brazil and Norway takes place on Sunday (5) at the New York and New Jersey Stadium, in the United States.
The last match of the Brazilian national team was a 1-1 draw against Tunisia on November 18, 2025. The team seeks a win to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
