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Erling Haaland's late goal secures victory for Norway over Ivory Coast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Erling Haaland's late goal secures victory for Norway over Ivory Coast
Summary

Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32 on June 30, 2026. Norway had taken the lead with Antonio Nusa's goal in the first half. After Ivory Coast equalized with a goal from Amad Diallo, Haaland's late strike secured Norway's advancement to the round of 16. This marks Norway's first win in a World Cup knockout round, previously eliminated in 1998. Norway will face Brazil next at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

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  • •Haaland scored his fifth World Cup goal in the match.
  • •Norway led 1-0 after Nusa's goal in the 39th minute.
  • •Amad Diallo equalized for Ivory Coast in the second half.
  • •Norway advances to face Brazil in the next round.
  • •This is Norway's first-ever knockout stage win in World Cup history.
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  • 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Norway set to face Brazil after Nusa and Haaland defeat Côte d'Ivoire
  • 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland's late goal lifts Norway over Ivory Coast and into the round of 16
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Norway became the first European team to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Ståle Solbakken's side knocked out Côte d'Ivoire after yet another hard-fought encounter in the Round of 3...

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Norway will now face Brazil on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

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