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‍# Predicting the World Cup: Brazil vs Norway
Never beaten Norway—will Brazil capsize? — Little Fortune God's World Cup betting diary 🔥

Tomorrow’s Round of 16 kicks off: Brazil vs Norway. Everyone in the world is saying Brazil is set. Five World Cup titles, the hot favorites to win, and a glamorous lineup led by Vinícius—everything points to the Samba team breezing through. But there’s one set of data that may send a chill down your spine: the two teams have met 4 times in history—Norway has 2 wins and 2 draws, and they have never lost to this day. Yes, you read that right. Among all teams on this planet that have played Brazil more than twice, Norway is the only team that has never lost to Brazil. “Mysticism” can’t be dismissed, either. Little Fortune God believes Norway could pull off an upset and beat Brazil:

First, the historical curse—Brazil’s “Norway phobia” has lasted 38 years

In 1988, Norway beat Brazil 4:2, ending the myth of Zagallo’s coached team going unbeaten for 42 consecutive months. In a 1997 friendly, Norway swept the Samba side 4:2 again. In the 1998 World Cup group stage in France, Brazil—already through—led 1:0, but Flo equalized and Rekdal sealed it with a penalty, turning it around to 1:2. That Brazil squad had the full peak lineup of Ronaldo, Bebeto, Rivaldo, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos, yet it still crashed against Norway. In 2006, the sides drew 1:1 again.

4 meetings, 0 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses. Brazil has never beaten Norway.

This isn’t a normal knockout match—this is a psychological cliff the entire Brazilian team must overcome. And the moment Norway players step onto the pitch, what they have in their minds isn’t fear—it’s the confidence of “we’ve never lost to them.”

Second, Haaland—an once-in-72-years goal machine, in the most terrifying state of his career

At this World Cup, Haaland has scored 5 goals in 3 matches, trailing only Messi and Mbappé on the top scorers list. But even more frightening than the number of goals is his efficiency: 7.25% of his touches end up as goals. Since 1966, among players who have recorded at least 60 touches in a single World Cup, nobody can match him.

He is the first player in 72 years to score in each of his first three World Cup matches. In 53 appearances for the national team, he has scored 60 goals, setting an efficiency record among players with more than 50 national-team goals. Even crazier: he has scored in 13 consecutive official national-team matches—every single match, no exceptions.

In the last group match against Côte d’Ivoire, with the 86th minute already underway, he latched onto a teammate’s cross-through ball, finished into an empty net to finish it off with a winner, taking the 2:1 victory. After the match, he said, “I was already completely exhausted then, and all I kept thinking was: I don’t want extra time—we have to finish it with a goal.”

That’s Haaland. He’s not playing football—he’s hunting.

And while Brazil’s defensive core Gabriel is a longtime Premier League rival of his, Haaland’s current form is far beyond the realm of “being contained.” The refereeing at this World Cup has been relatively lenient—this is basically a godsend for a player like Haaland, who relies on physical duels and attacking for second balls in the box.

Third, Norway have just claimed their first ever knockout victory in team history—momentum is surging

In the early hours of July 1, Norway edged Côte d’Ivoire 2:1 with a dramatic finish. After 28 years, they returned to the World Cup Round of 16—this is the first time in Norway’s history that they’ve won a knockout match at the World Cup or European Championship.

Do you know what that means? This team has just broken a 28-year curse, and the entire squad is at an absolute peak of confidence. After the match, Haaland said, “This will forever change Norwegian football. The whole country is filled with a sense of togetherness now.”

What about Brazil, though? They overturned Japan 2:1. Yes, they won—but the process was nerve-wracking, absolutely not a one-sided rout. Japan pushed Brazil right up against the wall. If not for the late comeback, the Samba team could even have fallen at the doorstep of the Round of 16.

A team that has just made history with morale through the roof, facing a team that won but did it in a tight, high-pressure way— the psychological balance has already tilted.

Fourth, tactical restraint—Norway’s “long ball” is exactly Brazil’s nightmare

Norway have two world-class tall center forwards: Haaland and Sørloth. They are tall and powerful, aerial monarchs—that is their biggest trump card for standing at the World Cup. In the group match against Côte d’Ivoire, Norway were fixated on playing the ball along the ground and controlling it throughout, and it looked awkward. But against Brazil, all Norway’s coach Solbakken needs to do is one thing: abandon ground passing and go all-in on long balls and crosses.

So what is Brazil’s style? Lightning-fast breakthroughs down the flanks, delicate ground passing, with Vinícius and Martinelli taking turns to attack the wings. That means Brazil’s fullbacks must push much higher to join the attack— and the space behind the defensive line is Haaland’s hunting ground.

Brazil’s defense is held up by Alisson and Gabriel, but facing “tall, fast, and strong” Haaland, even the best center backs will feel uneasy. What’s more, Norway’s goalkeeper Nyland performed brilliantly against Côte d’Ivoire. With Haaland’s attacking firepower providing cover, this defensive line is fully capable of holding Brazil for 90 minutes.

Norway don’t need to win the ball-possession battle—they just need to find Haaland’s head with two or three long balls—one is enough.

Fifth, the Golden Boot battle—Haaland’s hunger is unstoppable

On this World Cup’s top scorers list, Messi leads with 6 goals, Haaland follows with 5, and Vinícius has 4 to sit third. This match isn’t only a knockout game—it’s a crucial turning point in the Golden Boot race.

Haaland needs goals to catch Messi, and he is exactly the kind of player who “gets more excited the bigger the stage.” In all three group matches he scored, and then in the first knockout round he delivered a winner with a decisive strike—his touch is burning hot.

Vinícius may also be a top scorer, but Brazil play as a collective, and not all goals will fall on him alone. And Norway? Their only real attacking endpoint is Haaland. When a team pours all its firepower into a single in-form goalscorer, that scorer becomes a ticking time bomb.

Sixth, Haaland said it himself—“very small chance”

After the match, when asked whether Norway could eliminate Brazil, Haaland smiled and said, “Very small chance.”

But pay attention—this is precisely what makes Norway most terrifying.

When a team’s star says “very small chance,” it means they have no psychological burden. They don’t need to win—they just need to “create a miracle.” And Brazil? As tournament favorites, they carry the burden of “must win.”

Countless upsets in history happen like this: the barefoot are not afraid of the shod. In 2014, Costa Rica reached the quarterfinals in their first knockout appearance; in 2022, Morocco emerged from the group of death and marched all the way to the semifinals— a newcomer’s first knockout match is always their most dangerous moment.

Norway are in exactly that situation right now. They’ve already made history, and every minute from here is a bonus. And this mindset is more lethal than any tactic.