Norway and Brazil are set to meet in a notable fixture as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, with both nations fielding prominent international players from the outset.

According to GoogleNewsNL, Norway will start with striker Erling Haaland and midfielder Martin Ødegaard in the opening line-up, providing the Norwegian side with considerable attacking depth for the encounter.

On the Brazilian side, Neymar is absent from the starting eleven. Vinicius Junior is reported to feature prominently in Brazil’s attacking setup in his place. The source material does not provide further details regarding the circumstances of Neymar’s absence.

The fixture is regarded as a significant contest within the World Cup 2026 qualification schedule, given the international standing of the players involved and the competitive profiles of both national teams.

The parties concerned could not be reached for comment.