World Cup 2026: Haaland's late winner sends Norway past resilient Ivory Coast
Key takeaways
- Norway survived an Ivory Coast comeback to progress to the round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Arlington.
- Issued on: 30/06/2026 - 21:06Modified: 30/06/2026 - 21:11
- By: FRANCE 24 Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Norway survived an Ivory Coast comeback to progress to the round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Arlington. Erling Haaland's late winner proved decisive as the Drillos held their nerve when it mattered most, withstanding a relentless African assault that saw the Elephants equalise through Amad Diallo's brilliant strike before the "Cyborg"'s clinical finish sealed the win.
Issued on: 30/06/2026 - 21:06Modified: 30/06/2026 - 21:11
By: FRANCE 24 Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal. © Kai Pfaffenbach, Reuters Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in an intense Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday evening in Texas, with Haaland scoring the crucial goal in the 87th minute to secure progression.