Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance in the World Cup. This is the strongest we've seen, says Mathilde Bøttger Sørensen, professor and research group leader for geophysics at the University of Bergen.

What happened?

Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the round of 16 and advanced in the World Cup. The celebration was so intense that it registered on the seismometer at the University of Bergen.

Why is it important for Norway?

Norway's win means they are moving on to the round of 16, where Brazil awaits. This is a big challenge for Norway, but they have shown they can play well against strong opponents.

What's next?

Norway will play Brazil in the round of 16. This will be a tough game, but Norway has the opportunity to move on in the tournament.

DateOpponentResult
2026-03-27Netherlands2-1 loss

Norway has had a good tournament so far, with one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three games. They will now face Portugal at home on 2026-09-27.

How are the fans reacting?

The fans are very enthusiastic and are celebrating Norway's win. They hope Norway can move on in the tournament and win more games.

Norway has a good chance to move on in the tournament, but they must play well against Brazil. We'll see what happens in the round of 16.