(Reuters)Brazil face Norway in a World Cup last-16 clash laden with goalscoring firepower as golden boot contenders Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland look to propel their nations into the quarter-finals.Both sides required late winners to make it past the round of 32, with Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner against Japan then followed by Haaland’s decisive strike in Norway’s first ever knockout win against Ivory Coast.The pressure is building on Carlo Ancelotti’s side to hit a higher level if they are to continue their pursuit of a sixth star, and Norway will fancy their chances of causing an upset after taking the World Cup by storm in their first finals appearance since 1998.England will be keeping a close eye on the outcome in New Jersey ahead of their own last-16 tie with Mexico later this evening, knowing that they will face the winner of this match in the quarters if they emerge victorious at the Estadio Azteca.Follow all the latest updates from Brazil vs Mexico in our live blog below:Ancelotti: No such thing as 'anti-Haaland' planBrazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is not about to set up an “anti Erling Haaland plan” when his side look to shackle the free-scoring Norwegian frontman tonight.“I don’t think that there is such a thing as an ‘anti-Haaland’ plan,” Ancelotti said at a press conference. “I don’t need to tell my players how to defend, they have faced each other a few times.“Our team is in an optimal condition. However, we need to continue improving.“Everyone knows how he (Haaland) works. I have nothing to explain to my defenders how to play against him.“They have obviously played against him several times, so we are only focused on being well prepared for the match, understanding the basic characteristics of the opponent and we know that they are very dangerous offensively.”(Reuters)Will Castle5 July 2026 19:15Haaland vs Vinicius: The battle for the golden bootThe race for the golden boot at the World Cup is hurtling towards an epic contest during the knockout stage and while Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are going tit for tat at the top of the standings, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr are very much in the conversation.Tonight could be pivotal in either man’s pursuit of that individual accolade, with a high-scoring performance sure to propel them into that leading pack.Here’s how the standings currently look:1. Kylian Mbappe (France), 7 goals, (2 assists)2. Lionel Messi (Argentina), 7 goals= 3. Erling Haaland (Norway), 5 goals= 3. Harry Kane (England), 5 goals5. Ousmane Dembele (France), 4 goals (2 assists)= 6. Vinicius Jr (Brazil), 4 goals (1 assist)= 6. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain), 4 goals (1 assist)= 6. Ismaila Sarr (Senegal), 4 goals (1 assist)Will Castle5 July 2026 19:00World Cup 2026 power rankingsHow do Brazil and Norway stack up against the rest? Here’s where every team in the last-16 stands in The Independent’s World Cup 2026 power rankings:Will Castle5 July 2026 18:45Who will the winner face next?England will keeping a close eye on the action tonight.That’s because the winners will meet either the Three Lions or Mexico in a last-eight tie slated for Saturday 11 July in Miami at 10pm BST.Thomas Tuchel’s side will of course need to beat the co-hosts at altitude in Mexico City later on to seal their place quarter-finals.(Getty)Will Castle5 July 2026 18:30Predicted line-upsBrazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Fabinho; Rayan, Cunha, Vinicius Jr.Norway XI: Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.Will Castle5 July 2026 18:15Early team newsLucas Paqueta is set to miss out for Brazil having hurt a hamstring during the first half against Japan on Monday, meaning Carlo Ancelotti could opt to include young Endrick from the start unless he hands the role to old hand Fabinho. Raphinha is recovering from his hamstring issue sustained during the group stage but is unlikely to feature.Staale Solbakken has no fresh injury concerns to contend with for Norway.(Reuters)Will Castle5 July 2026 18:10Is Brazil vs Norway on TV?Brazil vs Norway is due to kick off at 9pm BST on Sunday 5 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.How can I watch it?Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage on the channel from 8.15pm BST. A live stream will be available via ITVX.Will Castle5 July 2026 18:05Brazil vs Norway LIVE!The mood in Norway’s camp could hardly be different, however. Having secured a first ever knockout win versus Ivory Coast, the primary objective has been ticked off and the pressure is not quite as significant as their opponent’s.This tie also presents both Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr with another chance to dominate the spotlight with both firmly in the running for the golden boot.(Reuters)Will Castle5 July 2026 18:00Good eveningHello there and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Brazil vs Norway in the World Cup last-16.We’ll bring you all the latest team news, build-up and match action from New Jersey, right here!Will Castle5 July 2026 14:39