Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast to advance to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
The Manchester City striker, who has been in prolific form for his country, struck in the closing stages to secure victory in a tightly contested knockout clash in Dallas. Norway, appearing in their first World Cup in 28 years, progressed to face Brazil next.
Ivory Coast, making their knockout debut after finishing second in Group E, mounted a resilient challenge but were unable to contain Haaland’s threat. The Elephants had shown defensive solidity throughout the tournament but ultimately fell short against Norway’s attacking firepower.
Haaland’s goal took his international tally to impressive heights, underlining his status as one of the world’s premier forwards. The result caps a memorable campaign for the Scandinavians.
