The lead
June 30, 2026 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USA — Erling Haaland strikes late vs. Ivory Coast to send Norway into last-16 at the World Cup. Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute as Norway won their first ever World Cup knockout match, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
How the match unfolded
This Round of 32 match finished 2-1 for Norway over Côte d'Ivoire in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Norway seized early momentum when Côte d'Ivoire 0, Norway 1. Antonio Nusa (Norway) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard. in the 39'. The middle phases featured 1 more goal as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 86' when Côte d'Ivoire 1, Norway 2. Erling Haaland (Norway) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Berg.. 69,665 fans were in the building at AT&T Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute as Norway won their first ever World Cup knockout match, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
Bookings: 1 yellow card were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Norway leave AT&T Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. Surviving the Round of 32 keeps Norway alive for Round of 16 action in early July. Côte d'Ivoire head home.
What comes next
Norway advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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