In a friendly international match on June 28, 2026, Norway defeated Ivory Coast 3-1, with Erling Haaland scoring all three goals for the Norwegian side. The match, held at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, saw Haaland's clinical finishing punish the Ivorian defense.
Ivory Coast took an early lead through a goal from Sébastien Haller in the 15th minute, but Haaland equalized just before halftime with a powerful strike. He then added two more goals in the second half, completing his hat-trick in the 78th minute.
The result highlights Norway's growing strength under coach Ståle Solbakken, while Ivory Coast will look to regroup ahead of their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Haaland's performance underscores his status as one of the world's top strikers.
