Haaland’s 86th-Minute Winner Sends Norway Past Ivory Coast
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32. It is Norway’s first ever World Cup knockout-stage win. They face Brazil next.
How It Happened
Ivory Coast started the stronger side. Ghislain Konan hit the side-netting from a good chance in the 21st minute. Haaland had just one touch by the first water break.
Antonio Nusa broke the deadlock in the 39th minute with a curling strike into the top corner, against the run of play. Haaland had a close-range chance blocked moments later and could not convert the rebound.
Ivory Coast pushed back in the second half. Nicolas Pepe forced a save at the near post in the 55th minute. Amad Diallo, on as a substitute, cleared a goal-bound header off the line in the 67th minute to keep Norway ahead.
Eight minutes later, Amad scored at the other end. He dribbled past several defenders and finished from close range to make it 1-1 in the 75th minute.
Haaland settled it in the 86th minute. Oscar Bobb set up Sander Berge, whose cross was tapped in by Haaland for the winner. Amad almost forced extra time in stoppage time but his free-kick was kept out by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
What Happens Next
Norway advance to face Brazil in the Round of 16. It is the furthest Norway have ever progressed at a men’s World Cup.
Ivory Coast are eliminated. Amad Diallo’s two goal-saving and goal-scoring contributions were not enough to overturn Haaland’s late strike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Norway against Ivory Coast? Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, tapping in a cross from Sander Berge after a setup from Oscar Bobb. It gave Norway a 2-1 win in the World Cup Round of 32.
Who do Norway play next in the World Cup 2026? Norway face Brazil in the Round of 16 after their 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
Who scored for Ivory Coast against Norway? Amad Diallo scored Ivory Coast’s only goal in the 75th minute, dribbling past several defenders before finishing from close range. He also made a goal-line clearance earlier in the match.
