Ivory CoastvsNorway

Norway edged Ivory Coast 2–1. Goalscorers — Ivory Coast: A. Diallo 74'; Norway: A. Nusa 39', E. Haaland 86'.

Ivory Coast met Norway in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. It belongs to the Round of 32 — the opening knockout stage introduced for the expanded 48-team format in 2026, bringing together the 12 group winners, 12 runners-up and the eight best third-placed teams. From this point the tournament is win-or-go-home.

Norway go in ranked 31st in the FIFA World Ranking to Ivory Coast's 34th — a gap of 3 places that is narrow enough that form, fitness and the occasion may matter more than seeding. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Ivory Coast of CAF against Norway of UEFA — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Ivory Coast are one of Africa's most talented footballing nations, having produced generations of world-class players who have graced the biggest clubs in European football. Les Elephants won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil in dramatic fashion, capping a turbulent tournament with a remarkable comeback after initially being on the brink of elimination.

Norway possess one of the most devastating strikers in world football in Erling Haaland, whose prolific goal-scoring at Manchester City makes them a genuine threat at any tournament. Despite Haaland's brilliance, Norway have struggled to qualify for major tournaments in recent years, with their last appearance at a World Cup coming in 1998.

Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast have appeared at three World Cups: 2006, 2010, and 2014. Norway: Norway have appeared at three World Cups: 1938, 1994, and 1998.

The match is scheduled at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 05:00 PM (01:00 PM ET).