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Norway 2, Côte d'Ivoire 1: Erling Haaland strikes late vs. Ivory Coast to send Norway into last-16 at the World Cup

The lead

June 30, 2026 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USA — Erling Haaland strikes late vs. Ivory Coast to send Norway into last-16 at the World Cup. Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute as Norway won their first ever World Cup knockout match, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

How the match unfolded

This Round of 32 match finished 2-1 for Norway over Côte d'Ivoire in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Norway seized early momentum when Côte d'Ivoire 0, Norway 1. Antonio Nusa (Norway) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard. in the 39'. The middle phases featured 1 more goal as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 86' when Côte d'Ivoire 1, Norway 2. Erling Haaland (Norway) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Berg.. 69,665 fans were in the building at AT&T Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Ibrahim Sangaré (Côte d'Ivoire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • Foul by Martin Ødegaard (Norway).
  • Attempt saved. Amad Diallo (Côte d'Ivoire) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Ørjan Nyland (Norway).
  • Corner, Côte d'Ivoire. Conceded by Ørjan Nyland.
  • Corner, Côte d'Ivoire. Conceded by Kristoffer Ajer.
  • Attempt missed. Evann Guessand (Côte d'Ivoire) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Amad Diallo with a cross following a corner.
  • Second Half ends, Côte d'Ivoire 1, Norway 2.
  • Goal-by-goal

  • 39'Norway: Côte d'Ivoire 0, Norway 1. Antonio Nusa (Norway) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
  • 74'Ivory Coast: Côte d'Ivoire 1, Norway 1. Amad Diallo (Côte d'Ivoire) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nicolas Pépé.
  • 86'Norway: Côte d'Ivoire 1, Norway 2. Erling Haaland (Norway) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Berg.
  • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute as Norway won their first ever World Cup knockout match, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

    Bookings: 1 yellow card were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Norway leave AT&T Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. Surviving the Round of 32 keeps Norway alive for Round of 16 action in early July. Côte d'Ivoire head home.

    What comes next

    Norway advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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