Haaland scores late winner as Norway advances past Ivory Coast

ESPN1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Haaland scores late winner as Norway advances past Ivory Coast
Summary

Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Norway over Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32 on June 30 in Dallas. Norway took the lead through Antonio Nusa just before halftime, but Ivory Coast equalized with a goal from Amad Diallo in the 74th minute. With the match heading towards extra time, Haaland converted a cross from Patrick Berg to ensure Norway's first knockout stage win in World Cup history. Next, Norway will face Brazil in the last-16 on July 5.

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By the Numbers
  • Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dallas on June 30.
  • Antonio Nusa opened the scoring for Norway before halftime.
  • Amad Diallo equalized for Ivory Coast in the second half.
  • Haaland's late goal sends Norway to face Brazil on July 5.
  • This is Norway's first knockout stage victory in World Cup history.
Latest Updates
  • 8:08 PMESPNHaaland scores as Norway knock out Ivory Coast
  • 7:40 PMBBC SportHaaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast
  • 7:06 PMYahoo SportsHaaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
  • 7:00 PMYahoo SportsHaaland winner sends Norway into World Cup last-16
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Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday.Haaland had little to feed on but might have done better with a tame header that bounced into the hands of goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.

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Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner for Norway in their 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32.It means the Blues’ striker and Co. have secured passage into the last-16 of...

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

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