Brazil Midfielder Lucas Paquetá Ruled Out For Round Of 16 vs. Norway

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta, who limped off the field at halftime during his team's last World Cup match, has a thigh injury. The Brazilian soccer confederation said Tuesday the 28-year-old Paqueta had a scan that revealed a muscle injury at the back of a thigh. Per Fabrizio Ronmano, Paqueta will miss their round of 16 match due to the injury. Paqueta has started all four games for the Selecao this World Cup. Paqueta was replaced for the start of the second half in Monday's comeback 2-1 win over Japan at Dallas Stadium. Brazil advanced to their 11th consecutive round of 16 match, and now face Norway on Sunday at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Paqueta has 13 goals in 67 international appearances for the Selecao. The Associated Press contributed to this report.