FIFA World Cup 2026 | Haaland nets game-winner as Norway beats Ivory Coast to wins its first ever knockout game
Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first-ever knockout stage victory. Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, setting up a round of 16 match against Brazil.
Why it matters
This is a significant sporting milestone for Norway, which has not appeared in the World Cup since 1998.
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).
The article is a straightforward sports report detailing match events.
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