Who does Norway play next? World Cup schedule, bracket path and key dates
Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive late goal. The team will now face Brazil in the Round of 16 in New Jersey.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for Norway in their first major tournament appearance in 26 years, highlighting the team's emergence as a serious global contender.
Norway's Martin Odegaard | REUTERS Ben Gray Wed, July 1, 2026 at 2:39 AM UTC · 4 min read The number of teams remaining in the FIFA World Cup is dwindling, and one of them is Norway. In a game most forecast would be tight , the Lions edged past Cte d'Ivoire 2-1 in Texas. The first 39 minutes lacked much action, that is, until Antonio Nusa broke the deadlock on the cusp of halftime, curling home an absolute stunner.
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