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Norway may face Ivory Coast in the round of 16 in the World Cup if they lose or draw against France on Friday.
What happened?
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 in Philadelphia and advanced to the round of 16. Nicolas Pepe scored two goals and said that the team is happy and proud of the win.
What does it mean for Norway?
If Norway loses or draws against France, they will face Ivory Coast in the round of 16. But if they win, they will face a team that finished third in their group.
Who is Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast is an African country with a good football tradition. They have players like Nicolas Pepe and Amad Diallo, who have both played in European top clubs.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Netherlands | 1-2 |
Norway has an important match against France on Friday, and the result will determine who they face in the round of 16.
What's next?
Norway plays against Portugal at home on September 27, 2026. But first, they must focus on the match against France and hope for a good position in the group.
Norway has a good chance of advancing to the round of 16, but they must win or draw against France. Read about the latest news and what's next for the team.
