Haaland scores winner as Norway defeats Ivory Coast in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in Norway's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, marking their first knockout stage win in World Cup history. The match took place in Dallas as Norway advanced to the last 16, the first European team to do so this tournament. Haaland's scoring record has now reached 60 goals in 53 international appearances, including five during the ongoing World Cup. Norway will face Brazil in their next match, an anticipated showdown following their historic victory.
- •Norway becomes first European side to reach last 16 in 2026 World Cup
- •Haaland's goal at 86 minutes secured the victory
- •Norway's previous best World Cup showing was in 1998
- •Haaland has scored five goals in three matches this tournament
- •Next match is against Brazil in the knockout stage
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
- 9:18 PMBBC Sport — Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
"Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
"Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:22 PMDefying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
- BBC SportJun 30, 2026, 9:18 PMDefying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
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