Hangeland: Biggest Night in Norwegian Football

Norway's player representative Brede Hangeland has called the upcoming eighth-final match against Brazil "the biggest night in Norwegian football history" ahead of the showdown in New York. "We need to try to take all the attention here in the USA, and not least at home in Norway, as extra energy," Hangeland stated.

Julian Ryerson, Norway's first-choice right-back, remains sidelined with injury sustained against Senegal. His replacement, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, has dealt with minor issues, with coach Ståle Solbakken noting "a bit of fuss" at the right-back position. Norway faces Brazil at 22:00, broadcast on NRK1 and NRK TV. catcross.org