Round of 32

Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway

Erling Haaland won it late for Norway, scoring in the 86th minute to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and reach the round of 16 for the first time ever.

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How the match went

This is the biggest night in Norway's football history.

Norway had never won a knockout game at a World Cup before, and now they have.

They took the lead in the 39th minute, when their winger Antonio Nusa scored to make it 1-0.

So Norway went into half-time in front, and they looked in control.

But Ivory Coast came back strong in the second half.

Their substitute Amad Diallo scored in the 74th minute to make it 1-1.

Suddenly it was 1-1, and extra time looked likely.

Then the man everyone came to see stepped up.

Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to make it 2-1 for Norway.

There was almost no time left for Ivory Coast to reply, and Norway held on.

Haaland is the hero, and Norway are through to the round of 16 for the very first time.

Goals in the order they were scored.

Norway are through to the round of 16, and this is their first ever knockout win at a World Cup.

Next they play Brazil, the 5-time champions, which is a huge step up.

But with Erling Haaland scoring goals like this, Norway have a real chance against anyone.

Ivory Coast are out, beaten 2-1 after a late Haaland goal.

It is a cruel way to go, because they fought back to 1-1, and for a few minutes it looked like they did enough to take the match to extra time.

Still, the African champions can be proud of the fight they showed against a dangerous Norway side.

Where and when was Ivory Coast vs Norway played?

The game was played on June 30, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA. It was a round of 32 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup.

What was the final score of Ivory Coast vs Norway?

Norway won 2-1. Norway led 1-0 at half-time, Ivory Coast made it 1-1, then Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 86th minute.

Who scored the winning goal for Norway?

Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 86th minute. Antonio Nusa scored Norway's first goal earlier in the game.

Why is this result so big for Norway?

It is Norway's first ever knockout win at a World Cup. They reached the round of 16 for the first time thanks to a late goal from Erling Haaland.