Norway defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 [1] on Tuesday in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The victory marks a historic milestone for the Norwegian national team, as it is their first time progressing to the Round of 16 since 1998 [5, 6].
The match took place at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas [3]. Norway established an early lead when Antonio Nusa scored to make the game 1-0 [4]. Côte d'Ivoire managed to equalize, but the deadlock was broken in the closing stages of the match.
Erling Haaland provided the decisive blow, scoring a late winning goal to secure the 2-1 [1, 5] result. The victory ensures Norway continues its run in the tournament and advances to the next knockout stage.
Following this result, Norway is scheduled for a Round of 16 clash against Brazil [2]. The team's progression ends a decades-long drought in the competition, returning the squad to the final 16 teams for the first time in 28 years [5, 6].
“Norway defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
Norway's advancement represents a significant shift in the team's international standing, ending a long period of early exits from the World Cup. By reaching the Round of 16, the team validates its current generation of talent, led by stars like Haaland and Nusa, while setting up a high-stakes encounter against a global powerhouse in Brazil.
