Midfielder Lucas Paqueta is set to miss Brazil's Round of 16 clash against Norway after suffering a hamstring injury against Japan, with his World Cup campaign now in serious doubt.
The Brazilian national team will begin their quest for a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup title when they face Japan in a Round of 32 clash at the Houston Stadium on Monday. Brazil, one of the tournament favourites, topped their group comfortably and now enter the knockout stage with high expectations.
