Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 and advances to quarterfinals in World Cup. Erling Braut Haaland scored his fifth goal in the tournament after a great pass from Oscar Bobb.

What happened?

Norway started strong and dominated the game in the first minutes. Antonio Nusa scored a dream goal after 39 minutes and gave Norway the lead. But Ivory Coast equalized after 74 minutes with a fantastic goal by Amad Diallo.

Why is this important for Norway?

This is Norway's first win in the knockout stages of the World Cup or European Championship. Ståle Solbakken's team became the first European team to reach the quarterfinals in this year's World Cup.

What's next?

Norway faces Portugal at home on September 27, 2026. Here are some key statistics from Norway's last games: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-27 | Netherlands | 1-2 |

Norway has one win, one draw, and one loss in its last three games. Erling Braut Haaland has scored five goals in the World Cup so far.

Norway's next game

Norway faces Portugal at home on September 27, 2026. This will be an important game for Norway, which seeks to advance to the quarterfinals in the World Cup.