Norway defeats Ivory Coast to advance to World Cup Round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Norway secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on June 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Goals from Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland helped Norway gain the lead, despite Ivory Coast's strong performance. Amad Diallo scored for the Ivorians, demonstrating their resilience throughout the match. Norway will face Brazil, who advanced after defeating Japan previously. This marks Norway's first entry into the knockout stage of the World Cup.
- •Norway wins 2-1 against Ivory Coast.
- •Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland scored for Norway.
- •Amad Diallo netted a goal for Ivory Coast.
- •Norway will play Brazil in the next round.
- •Match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Norway beat Ivory Coast against run of play to set up Brazil clash in last 16
"Norway made the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Norway at Arlington, Texas’ AT&T Stadium.Goals from Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland either side of an Amad...
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