Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway: Erling Haaland winner sets up Brazil World Cup round-of-16 clash
Haaland’s late strike sends Norway into Round of 16, setting up Brazil showdown
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The brief
Norway advanced to the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after Erling Haaland scored a late winner in a 1-2 victory over Ivory Coast. Coverage highlights Haaland’s goal as decisive, with outlets framing it as a defining moment for Norway’s campaign. *The New York Times* and *ESPN* emphasize his impact, while *Al Jazeera* provided live updates during the match.
The narrative centers on Norway’s resilience and Haaland’s continued dominance as a top scorer. Next steps focus on Norway’s preparation for Brazil, a team widely regarded as a tournament favorite.
Attention will shift to tactical adjustments and player performance as both sides gear up for their Round of 16 clash.
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Quick answers
Who scored the winning goal for Norway?
Erling Haaland scored the late winner in Norway’s 1-2 victory over Ivory Coast.
Which team will Norway face in the Round of 16?
Norway will play Brazil in the Round of 16.
How did Ivory Coast perform in the match?
Ivory Coast lost 1-2 to Norway, ending their World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign.
Coverage (7)
- Erling Haaland fires Norway into last 16 with dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire The Guardian · 4h ago
- Ivory Coast and Norway face off in World Cup USA Today · 4h ago
- Erling Haaland strikes late as Norway defeat Ivory Coast. But can they beat Brazil? The New York Times · 4h ago
- Erling Haaland states case as the 'greatest goalscorer in the world' USA Today · 5h ago
- LIVE: Ivory Coast vs Norway Al Jazeera · 5h ago
- Erling Haaland 'the greatest goalscorer in the world' ESPN · 5h ago
- World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland's late goal lifts Norway over Ivory Coast and into the Round of 16 Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
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