Norway secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in their Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday.
Antonio Nusa gave Norway the lead in the 39th minute before Ivory Coast responded through Amad Diallo, who levelled the score in the 74th minute.
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As the match appeared destined for extra time, Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 86th minute to hand Norway a dramatic victory.
The win sees Norway advance to the Round of 16, where they will take on Brazil for a place in the quarter-finals, while Ivory Coast exit the tournament.
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