Erling Haaland Secures Norway's First World Cup Knockout Win with Late Goal Against Ivory Coast
Norway advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Despite struggling for much of the match, Norway relied on their star players to secure a historic knockout win, something they had never achieved before in World Cup history. The win sets up a Round of 16 clash against Brazil.
Ivory Coast dominated early possession, but Norway took the lead against the run of play in the 39th minute when Antonio Nusa skillfully dribbled into the box and curled a shot into the top corner. Ivory Coast responded and equalized in the 74th minute through substitute Amad Diallo, who capitalized on a defensive error to level the score.
The decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored the winning goal. Patrick Berg provided a precise cross after a brilliant build-up, allowing Haaland to secure the victory and send Norway into the knockout stage for the first time since 1998. Norway now aims to break further barriers by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time.
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