Antonio Nusa scores to end Norway's 88-year World Cup goal drought
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
In a round-of-16 match on June 30, Antonio Nusa, playing for Norway against the Ivory Coast, scored a goal shortly before halftime. This marks Norway's first goal in a World Cup knockout match since 1938, breaking an 88-year drought. Nusa's achievement is notable as the last Norwegian to score in this stage was Arne Brustad against Italy. The match is ongoing as both teams seek further advantage.
- •Antonio Nusa scores before halftime for Norway
- •Norway last scored in a knockout match in 1938
- •The match is still ongoing against the Ivory Coast
- •Nusa plays for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga
- •Norway aims to continue their World Cup run
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — 👀 After 88 years! Bundesliga star ends Norway's hoodoo in style
"So far, one Bundesliga star has left his mark on the round-of-16 clash between Norway and Ivory Coast. He plays for RB Leipzig, but his name is not Yan Diomande. Although the lightning-quick Ivorian i...
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