Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Ivory Coast and Norway at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on how to contain Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday’s World Cup last-16 tie with Norway.
Haaland is in the running for the Golden Boot after scoring five goals in three appearances at the tournament and now faces a familiar opponent in Brazil’s Gabriel Magalhaes.
The Manchester City striker and Arsenal centre-back will resume their Premier League rivalry in New Jersey, with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on the line.
Brazil’s other central defender and captain, Marquinhos, has squared off against Haaland in the Champions League.
