What happened?

The Brazil national team is without midfielder Paquetá for the round of 16 match against Norway in the 2026 World Cup. Paquetá is out due to a muscular injury in his left thigh.

Who can replace Paquetá?

Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, and Danilo Santos are the main options to replace Paquetá in the Brazilian team. Carlo Ancelotti has until Sunday to solve the puzzle.

What's at stake?

The winner advances to the quarterfinals and will face Mexico or England. The match against Norway will be on Sunday at 5 pm.

PlayerPosition
EndrickForward
Gabriel MartinelliMidfielder
Danilo SantosMidfielder

Paquetá's injury is a blow to the Brazilian team, but coach Carlo Ancelotti has options to replace him. The Brazilian team needs to adapt to win the match against Norway.