Erling Haaland secured a 2-1 victory for Norway against Côte d’Ivoire with a goal in the 86th minute at Dallas Stadium. This win marks Norway’s first-ever entry into the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. The match saw Norway facing tough competition from Côte d’Ivoire, who displayed a strong performance in the second half.
Norway initially took the lead with a goal from Antonio Nusa, but Côte d’Ivoire quickly equalized with a remarkable goal by Amad Diallo. The game seemed headed for extra time until Haaland’s decisive goal in the 86th minute. Haaland’s goal, his fifth in the 2026 World Cup, secured Norway’s advancement to the next stage, where they will meet Brazil.
In a thrilling turn of events, Diallo of Côte d’Ivoire almost leveled the score again with a free-kick, but a spectacular save by the Norwegian goalkeeper denied him. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory for Norway, prompting jubilant celebrations among the team and fans as they prepare to face Brazil in the upcoming round.
