Erling Haaland’s late winner secured Norway a dramatic 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire, propelling them into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This historic win marks Norway’s first in a World Cup knockout stage. The match saw early pressure from Norway, with Antonio Nusa scoring the opener before Amad Diallo equalized for Côte d’Ivoire. Haaland’s decisive goal sets up a thrilling clash against Brazil.
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