Norway won 2-1 against Ivory Coast in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Erling Braut Haaland scored the winning goal in the 86th minute.

What happened?

Norway won the game thanks to Haaland's goal in the 86th minute. Manager Ståle Solbakken and the players celebrated the win with Norway's fans.

How did the players react?

– It's crazy, says Haaland when VG shows him pictures of the celebrations in Oslo. – It's crazy to see all the pictures from Norway. The engagement, the party and the support we feel, is completely unbelievable.

Next match

Norway will now face Brazil in the quarterfinals on Sunday at 22.00. The game will be played in New Jersey. A dream rematch of the mythical 1998 evening. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-27 | Netherlands | 2-1 loss | | 2026-09-27 | Portugal | - |

Recent results

Norway has had a mixed form with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 3 games. Andreas Schjelderup and Martin Ødegaard have been key players in these games. Norway has also had some injuries, but most players are now back and ready for the game against Brazil.