World Cup 2026: Brazil and Norway level at halftime (0-0)

Tirs cadres: Brazil 2 / Norway 2
Tirs: Brazil 8 / Norway 5
Possession: Brazil 34% / Norway 66%
Corners: Brazil 1 / Norway 3
Fautes: Brazil 5 / Norway 3
Passes: Brazil 206 / Norway 411
Precision des passes: Brazil 85% / Norway 91%
xG: Brazil 1.13 / Norway 0.46

The first half confirmed an evenly balanced contest, with possession heavily in favor of the Norwegian visitors (70%) but without any clear attacking success. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil, set up in a 4-4-2, tried to respond but were limited to just one shot on target.

Brazil’s attacking spark has come through Matheus Cunha and Vinícius Júnior up front, but their chances could not find the back of the net. Norway, under head coach Stale Solbakken and playing in a 4-3-3, controlled the ball through Martin Ødegaard and Sander Berge, without managing to turn their dominance of possession into shots on target.

The Brazilian defense, led by Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães, managed to contain the Norwegian attack, particularly Erling Haaland and Alexander Sørloth. No cards were handed out during the half.

The two teams are preparing to enter the second half in the same balance, where Brazil’s ability to make the most of their rare forays forward could make the difference against a solid and organized Norway side.