Norway won 2-1 against Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Erling Braut Haaland scored the winning goal and became the match winner.

What happened in the game?

Norway started strong and took the lead early in the game. Haaland was exhausted fairly early in the second half, but he managed to score the winning goal.

How did Solbakken react?

Solbakken was clear that Haaland was not tired due to all the attention he has received during the championship. – It's just nonsense! he says firmly.

What's next?

Norway has a unique statistic as the only nation that has not lost to the Brazilians. Whether it holds up, we'll find out when the game kicks off at 22.00. On Sunday, it's set for a big game and round of 16 against Brazil. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-27 | Netherlands | 2-1 loss |

Norway's next game

Norway plays its next game against Portugal at home on 2026-09-27. Recent form: 1W-1D-1L (LDW, most recent first). Norway has a good chance of advancing in the championship.