Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, July 1, 2026, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals for the Norwegian side. The match, played at a venue yet to be confirmed, saw Haaland open the scoring in the first half before adding a second after the break. Ivory Coast pulled one back late but could not find an equalizer.
The victory sends Norway to the quarterfinals, where they will face Brazil. Brazil advanced after a 4-1 win over South Korea in their Round of 16 match. The quarterfinal clash is scheduled for later this week.
Haaland's performance was key for Norway, as the Manchester City striker continues his impressive form in the tournament. Ivory Coast, led by players like Sébastien Haller and Franck Kessié, fought hard but were unable to contain the Norwegian attack.
Norway's win marks their first appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals since 1998. The team will look to continue their run against a strong Brazilian side.
