The Brazil national team is set to face Norway in the World Cup round of 16.

Who is André Østgaard?

André Østgaard is a 33-year-old Norwegian who considers himself a die-hard Santos FC fan. He has a tattoo of the team's crest on his leg and has traveled to Brazil several times to watch Santos play.

Østgaard's dilemma

Østgaard is torn between cheering for his home country and his idol Neymar Jr., who may have his last chance to win the World Cup. He stated that he will wear Norway's jersey on Sunday, but will not stop cheering for Neymar individually.

The passion for Neymar

Østgaard's passion for Neymar began in 2011, when he started following Santos' games during the early morning hours, directly from Norway. He was enchanted by Neymar's offensive football during the Libertadores title campaign.

What's next?

Østgaard's decision is simple: if Brazil wins, he will 'switch' and continue cheering for Brazil. With a recent form of 2W-1D-1L, the Brazil national team seeks to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, after their last result was a 1-1 draw with Tunisia on November 18, 2025