Norway faces Ivory Coast in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Expert Petter Veland warns against Yan Diomandé, who can make life difficult for Norway's defense.

What's happening in the match?

Norway has had a varied season, with a win, a draw, and a loss. The last result was a loss to the Netherlands 2-1 (2026-03-27). Norway has also had a record of 1W-1D-1L in the last three matches.

Who is Yan Diomandé?

Yan Diomandé is a 19-year-old who has had a strong season for German Leipzig. He has scored twelve goals and eight assists in 33 Bundesliga games. Diomandé is also in demand from several major clubs, including Liverpool and PSG.

What do the experts say?

Petter Veland says that Diomandé is the man that the entire Norwegian team must watch out for. He also believes that Norway must be cautious with Nicolas Pépé and Amad Diallo, who can also make life difficult for the Norwegian defense.

DateOpponentResult
2026-03-27Netherlands1-2

Norway must win against Ivory Coast to advance in the championship. The next match is against Portugal at home on 2026-09-27.