The Brazilian national team will face a triple challenge for a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup: a Norwegian generation led by Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, injuries that have forced coach Carlo Ancelotti to adopt alternative solutions, and high temperatures in the United States.

What are Brazil's challenges?

The match for the round of 16 will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the temperature is expected to easily exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

How is Brazil preparing?

The injury problems faced by Carlo Ancelotti began even before the World Cup. In addition to not being able to call up Éder Militão, Rodrygo, and Estêvão, who were injured, the Italian coach started preparing for the tournament without Neymar, who was still recovering from an injury to his right calf.

What are Brazil's chances?

The match will start at 4 pm local time in the northern hemisphere summer (5 pm in Brasília). Brazil has been evolving in the tournament, with a recent form of 2W-1D-1L (DWLW, most recent first) and a last result of Brazil 1-1 Tunisia (2025-11-18).

DateOpponentResult
2025-11-18Tunisia1-1

What's next?

A possible return of Raphinha, the number 11 shirt, may occur in potential quarterfinals against the winner of the match between England and Mexico. Brazil is seeking to overcome the challenges and advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.