Corvinul Hunedoara Overview

Haaland claims Norway only have 'very slim' chance of beating Brazil

Erling Haaland has admitted that Norway face an uphill battle to keep their World Cup dream alive after setting up a daunting round of 16 clash against Brazil. Despite Norway winning three of their four games at the tournament to date, the Manchester City superstar is refusing to get carried away as the Scandinavians prepare to face one of the favourites.

Brazil v Japan: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Paqueta in danger of missing rest of Brazil's WC as injury diagnosis confirmed

Brazil have been rocked by the news that Lucas Paqueta could miss the remainder of their 2026 World Cup campaign after an injury diagnosis was confirmed following the victory over Japan. The Flamengo midfielder, who has been a mainstay in Carlo Ancelotti’s side throughout the tournament, is now facing a race against time to feature again for the Selecao.

Brazil v Morocco: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

Huge injury boost for Brazil as Raphinha back in training

Brazil have received a significant fitness boost ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie with Norway after Raphinha returned to the grass. The Barcelona winger took a major step forward in his recovery on Tuesday, handing Carlo Ancelotti a lift following recent injury concerns within the squad.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Mbappe level with Messi

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Haaland is inevitable! Norway through despite Amad heroics

Quite predictably, Erling Haaland was Norway's hero as his late goal secured a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast to send the Scandinavians through to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, setting up a showdown with Brazil. The Manchester City striker had been peripheral for long stretches but popped up to bobble home the winner with just four minutes left on the clock in Dallas, after Manchester United's Amad Diallo had hauled Les Elephants level.