Norway have secured their spot in the last-16 of the World Cup 2026 and made history in the process thanks the Erling Haaland’s late strike.
The Norwegians, who had never won a knockout round tie until this match, took on Ivory Coast and impressed through the opening stages. The African side gave too much respect to the Europeans which offered time and space for Antonio Nusa to cut in from the left wing and whip a curling effort into the far top corner of the goal.
Norway took the lead into the break, but Ivory Coast responded with aggression and composure in the second half. Once Amad Diallo was introduced off the bench the Elephants were rewarded for their impetus as the winger drove in from the right to bend a low effort past the goalkeeper.
At that stage, Ivory Coast looked the most likely to win but Sander Berge picked out Haaland with a cutback in the box and the Norwegian talisman slotted home to set up a last-16 tie against Brazil.
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Ivory Coast v Norway
- Ivory Coast beaten 2-1 by Norway in World Cup round of 32 | Live on BBC One
- Norway progress and will take on Brazil in the next round
- 86' GOAL! Haaland slots home potential winner [IOV 1-2 NOR]
- 74' GOAL! Amad equalises off the bench [IVO 1-1 NOR]
- 66' OFF THE LINE! Heggem's shot is cleared by Ivory Coast [IVO 0-1 NOR]
- 39' GOAL! Nusa curls Norway into the lead! [IVO 0-1 NOR]
Ivory Coast were unlucky
20:20 , Mike JonesLooking at the stats from the game, Norway won but maybe they shouldn’t have?
They had an xG of 2.02 compared to Ivory Coast’s 1.36 but the African side have more shots (14 to 9) and more shots on target (5 to 4).
It’s clear that Norway’s chances were better and when you have Erling Haaland there’s always an advantage there.
Bobb made a difference
20:16 , Mike JonesHere’s Steph Houghton speaking on the BBC about the impact of Oscar Bobb.
“Oscar Bobb came on and made a massive difference for Norway,” she said.
“He brought energy, and drive. It was a fantastic pass Sander Berge.
“A run from deep in midfield, causing a problem for the Ivory Coast defence.”
Brazil will face Norway
20:11 , Mike JonesNext up on this route to the final Norway move on to face Brazil in the last-16.
That match will take place on Saturday 5 July at 9pm BST and will be played in New York.
Can Haaland and co. defeat Vinicius Jr and the Brazilians?
Norway celebrations begin
20:07 , Mike JonesThe Norwegian players sit on the pitch and Martin Odegaard begins to hammer on the drum.
The fans and players all begin their viking celebration.
Fantastic scenes!
FT Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
20:05 , Mike Jones
Full-time! Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
19:58 , Mike Jones90+8 mins: The whistle goes to end this clash and Norway hold on.
Erling Haaland’s winner is the difference between the teams and it’s the Europeans who head into the last-16!
Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
19:56 , Mike Jones90+6 mins: Save!
Nyland keeps Norway in the game after a free kick from Amad looks to be dropping just under the crossbar.
The goalkeeper shuffles across, leaps and tips the ball past the post!
Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
19:54 , Mike Jones90+3 mins: Three minutes goen and no danger posed to Norway’s lead.
The European side will manage this match now. They’ll take time out of the game and slow things down.
Ivory Coast have thrown all their attackers on pretty much.
Is there another bit of drama to come?
Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
19:53 , Mike Jones90 mins: That’s a fifth goal in the tournament for Haaland who is just one behind Lionel Messi in the golden boot standings.
It’s a big goal as well as it looks likely to send Norway into the last-16.
There’s seven added minutes to play.
GOAL! Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway (Erling Haaland, 86')
19:46 , Mike JonesWow!
He’s hardly been involved but Erling Haaland strikes late in the game.
Oscar Bobb weaves inside from the right and slips the ball to Berge making a run into the box.
Berge pulls it back and Haaland is there to touch it home!
Ivory Coast 1-1 Norway
19:42 , Mike Jones83 mins: Ivory Coast look to have the momentum in this match and would be the most likely of the two teams to go on an win this.
Norway have been outplayed in the second half with Haaland starved on any chances.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Norway
19:39 , Mike Jones80 mins: 10 minutes to play in Dallas and the teams are level.
Will this game go to extra time or will there be a late winner?
Ivory Coast 1-1 Norway
19:37 , Mike Jones77 mins: Norway get away with one as Pepe goes over in the penalty area.
The referee was staring right at the incident but waved for play to go on.
GOAL! Ivory Coast 1-1 Norway (Amad Diallo, 74')
19:35 , Mike JonesEqualiser!
Ivory Coast have been knocking on the door in this half and they’ve got their goal.
Amad Diallo receives the ball on the right wing. He goes forward and sends it inside to Pepe who play it back.
Amad rolls the ball onto his left foot and he guides it past Nyland to level this game!
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:29 , Mike Jones69 mins: Another hydration break.
More boos.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:27 , Mike Jones66 mins: Another Norway goal could kill off this game.
Odegaard stands over a corner and whips in a curling cross.
The ball is flicked on and Torbjorn Heggem arrives late before firing a low effort at goal!
Amad blocks the shot on the line and Ivory Coast clear. Huge moment!
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:25 , Mike Jones63 mins: Amad Diallo is on for Ivory Coast to try and spark more creativity and a goal threat.
A cross from the right is won in the Norway back by Haaland who heads the ball away and then sprints high up the pitch to pressure Fofana as he comes out of his box to clear the danger.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:24 , Mike Jones63 mins: Amad Diallo is on for Ivory Coast to try and spark more creativity and a goal threat.
A cross from the right is won in the Norway back by Haaland who heads the ball away and then sprints high up the pitch to pressure Fofana as he comes out of his box to clear the danger.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:20 , Mike Jones60 mins: Oh close!
Norway almost bite back against Ivory’s Coast’s dominance with a free kick into the box.
Odegaard swings it into a good area and the ball hits Berge before bouncing down for Fofana to smother.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:17 , Mike Jones57 mins: Another chance for Ivory Coast.
It’s Franck Kessie this time. He’s fed the ball by Pepe but touches a soft effort towards goal.
Nyland scoops it up.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:15 , Mike Jones54 mins: Haaland looks a little dejected. He’s not really got into the game and a cross from the left flies over his head.
There’s a long way to go in this game yet...
... almost!
Ivory Coast sweep up the pitch and sweep into the box. Pepe takes shot and fires one towards the near post but Orjan Nyland drops and palms it away!
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:11 , Mike Jones51 mins: Ajer turns the ball out for a throw in as Ivory Coast attack down the left wing this time.
The African team have come out from the break with more focus and desire.
Norway need to shore up their defence.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:09 , Mike Jones48 mins: Pepe dribbles into the box from the right before slipping the ball back to Doue.
He fizzes a shot/cross into the six-yard area but there are none of his teammates on the end of the pass!
Second half! Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:06 , Mike JonesNorway get the ball rolling again for the second half.
Second half! Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:05 , Mike JonesNorway get the ball rolling again for the second half.
HT Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
19:00 , Mike JonesHere’s come thoughts from Steph Houghton on BBC punditry.
She said: “We have had an open game Ivory Coast look like the better team of the half, more dribbles more chances.
“Against the run of play Norway took their chances when they needed to.”
HT Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
18:56 , Mike JonesAntonio Musa’s goal is the difference between the teams at half-time.
Half-time! Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
18:50 , Mike Jones45+4 mins: The whistle goes to end the first half and Norway have the advantage in this last-32 tie.
It’s been a good half and a fairly even contest so far.
Can Norway keep the advantage through the second half.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
18:46 , Mike Jones45 mins: Pepe sends another corner kick into the penalty area.
Norway get it clear.
Four minutes of added time to play.
Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
18:43 , Mike Jones42 mins: Norway look to double their advantage but Haaland miscues a shot and finds the goalkeeper.
GOAL! Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway (Antonio Nusa, 39')
18:40 , Mike JonesOdegaard fizzes the ball out to the left wing where Antonio Nusa collects it.
He weaves into the box and then curls a superb effort into the far top corner!
What a goal. This opens up the game.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:37 , Mike Jones36 mins: Still nothing to separate the teams. Sorloth whips a cross in from the right and lands it on Haaland’s head.
He turns the ball towards goal and lands it in the hands of Yahia Fofana.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:37 , Mike Jones36 mins: Still nothing to separate the teams. Sorloth whips a cross in from the right and lands it on Haaland’s head.
He turns the ball towards goal and lands it in the hands of Yahia Fofana.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:34 , Mike Jones33 mins: Heggem turns the ball behind for a corner and Ivory Coast have another opportunity.
It comes to nothing.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:31 , Mike Jones30 mins: Norway get into a muddle on the edge of the Cote d’Ivoire box.
Two or three times they have the chance to shoot but take too long on the ball.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:29 , Mike Jones27 mins: The game resumes and Ivory Coast work it over to the left. They win a throw in but send the ball backwards.
Chance!
Diomande is released on the left and crosses it over to the right side of the box.
Pepe is there to get on the end of the ball but his attempted shot is scuffed.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:24 , Mike Jones24 mins: The corner ball is whipped into the box and headed clear.
The loose ball comes to Diomande who is brought down in the middle of the pitch.
Ivory Coast win a free kick as the hyrdation break is called for.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:23 , Mike Jones21 mins: Ivory Coast have grown into this game and it’s developing into an even contest.
Norway win themselves a corner kick and Sander Berge jogs over to take it.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:21 , Mike Jones18 mins: Lovely footwork from David Moller Wolfe to bring the ball down the left then slip it inside for a one-two.
He collects the second pass and looks to cross from the left side of the box but Doue leaps in front of him and blocks the effort.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:16 , Mike Jones15 mins: Another corner for Ivory Coast and this one is delivered by Yan Diomande.
His cross is met and headed away by Alexander Sorloth. No joy nor sight of the opening goal yet.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:12 , Mike Jones12 mins: It’s better from Ivory Coast. They’re not letting Norway dictate as much as they were and are finding space on the right wing to quickly go forward.
In response. Antonio Nusa plays a pass into Odegaard on the edge of the box and the Norway captain attempts to find Haaland slipping away to the left side of the area.
The pass is intercepted and cleared away.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:10 , Mike Jones9 mins: Guela Doue helps out in attack and plays a nice ball to slip in Nicolas Pepe on the right.
Pepe cuts it back into the middle and wins a corner for Ivory Coast.
Pepe takes it and curls the ball in towards goal. The cross is a little too high though and it goes over everyone before bobbling out for a goal kick.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:07 , Mike Jones6 mins: These opening minutes have certainly seen Ivory Coast cede control to Norway.
The African side are defending deeper and looking to transition quickly on the counter-attack.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:04 , Mike Jones3 mins: Martin Odegaard makes a nice run down the left for Norway but is beaten to the loose ball by Ghislain Konan.
Ivory Coast clear their lines but hand possession back to the Norwegians.
They switch over to the right this time and play in Marcus Holmgren Pedersen on the overlap. He swings a cross onto the head of Erling Haaland but the striker can only knock it down.
He doesn’t catch it right and that was a half chance not taken.
Kick off! Ivory Coast 0-0 Norway
18:00 , Mike JonesHere we go!
Ivory Coast get the ball rolling and fire it over to the left side of the pitch where it goes out for a Norway throw in.
Ivory Coast v Norway
17:54 , Mike JonesThe players stride out onto the pitch at Dallas Stadium in anticipation for kick off.
The national anthems will be played and the action will begin.
Norway have a fantastic team but can they get past Ivory Coast in a fascinating encounter?
Kick off is up next...
History will be made
17:48 , Mike JonesNorway have reached the knockout stages twice before - in 1938 and 1998 - but lost to Italy both times in the old last-16.
This is Ivory Coast's first time out of the group so they have already made history in this campaign but how far can they go?
Whichever team wins tonight it’ll be their first knockout round victory at the World Cup.
Ivory Coast v Norway
17:42 , Mike JonesThe warm ups are done and kick off is approaching. Who will go through to the last-16?
Brazil awaits
17:36 , Mike JonesBrazil’s incredible last-gasp winner against Japan sent them through to the last-16 on Monday night and they will await the winner of this contest.
Ivory Coast are no slouches so it will not be a surprise to see them go through but the prospect of Haaland vs Vinicius and co. is very enticing.
Ivory Coast group-stage results
17:30 , Alex PattleIvory Coast 1-0 Ecuador
Ivory Coast 1-2 Germany
Ivory Coast 2-0 Curacao
Norway group-stage results
17:22 , Alex PattleNorway 4-1 Iraq
Norway 3-2 Senegal
Norway 1-4 France
How Brazil booked spot as last-16 opponents of today’s winners
17:15 , Richard JollySo this was what Brazil hired Carlo Ancelotti to bring. The Italian won the Champions League three times with Real Madrid. Each brought a crucial injury-time goal in either the semi-final or the final; at times more than one.
And so, as Bruno Guimaraes pierced the Japan defence and Gabriel Martinelli angled a 95th-minute shot into the far corner of the net, the manager with the lowest heart rate in football had seen it all before.
Ancelotti can be the king of cool, the man who does not panic. His capacity for calm thinking in pressurised situations nevertheless contributed to a comeback that extends Brazil’s hope of gaining a sixth star on their shirts.
Ancelotti’s old habit inspires dramatic Brazil comeback to break Japan hearts
World Cup 2026 golden boot standings
17:08 , Alex PattleSpeaking of the Golden Boot standings, here’s how they look ahead of today’s games, in which Haaland and Kylian Mbappe could add to their tallies.
World Cup 2026 golden boot standings including Messi, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland
Confirmed Ivory Coast XI
16:59 , Alex PattleIvory Coast XI: Y Fofana; Doue, Kossounou, Agbadou, Konan; Sangare, Kessie, Inao Oulai; Pepe, Y Diomande, Bonny.
Confirmed Norway XI as Haaland and Odegaard return
16:57 , Alex PattleThere’s the confirmation! Norway’s star pair are back in the starting line-up.
Norway XI: Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berg, Berge; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.
Why Norway’s gamble to rest Haaland and Odegaard can pay off
16:50 , Lawrence OstlereErling Haaland enjoyed a rare rest on Friday as Norway took on France in Boston, but he might not be thanking his manager.
Stale Solbakken’s bold call to change 10 of his starting XI for Norway’s third group game put a pin in Haaland’s Golden Boot race for a few days, and gave a helping hand to one of his rivals as Ousmane Dembele scored a sublime hat-trick in France’s 4-1 win.
Not that Solbakken will lose any sleep over it. “I don’t care at all,” he said this week when asked about Haaland’s pursuit of an individual award and whether that might be jeopardised.
Comment:
Why Norway’s gamble to rest Haaland and Odegaard can pay off at the World Cup
Ivory Coast and Norway team news
16:30 , Alex PattleIvory Coast are set to be without defender Wilfried Singo again, who sat out the win over Curacao with a hamstring injury he picked up against Germany.
Norway are also dealing with issues on the right side of defence with Julian Ryerson a doubt after missing training with a thigh problem. Key stars like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard will return to the team after being rested against France.
Who will the winners face?
16:15 , Alex PattleThe winners will face Brazil in the round of 16 after the Selecao snuck past Japan with a dramatic 96th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli.
That match will take place on Sunday 5 July at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
How to watch Norway v Ivory Coast
16:00 , Alex PattleViewers in the UK can watch the game on BBC One, with it also available to stream on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Norway v Ivory Coast start time today
15:45 , Alex PattleIvory Coast’s round of 32 clash against Norway kicks off at 6pm BST (12pm CT) on Tuesday 30 June at Dallas Stadium.
Welcome: Norway v Ivory Coast LIVE
15:30 , Alex PattleNorway are expected to restore their two most-important players to their starting line-up today, with Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard likely to be needed against a dangerous Ivory Coast team.
The sides will clash in the World Cup round of 32, with a tough last-16 tie against Brazil on the line, but neither nation can afford to look past the other in Dallas.
Norway, playing at their first finals since 1998, escaped their group by thrashing Iraq and winning a thriller with Senegal. Their final group game was a 4-1 loss to favourites France, but with coach Stale Solbakken making 10 changes, there was little shame in that.
Those changes included resting Haaland and Odegaard, who are likely to start here, against an Ivory Coast side who saw off Ecuador and Curacao and were only beaten by Germany in the final moments.
Follow all the action from the World Cup last-32 game, right here.
