JAKARTA - The Norwegian national team advanced to the last 16 after overcoming the Ivory Coast's resistance with a score of 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup 32-team round at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Tuesday local time.
In this match, Norway won thanks to goals from Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland, while Ivory Coast managed to equalize through Amad Diallo, FIFA notes.
Next, in the 16th round of the 2026 World Cup, Norway will face Brazil at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, Monday (6/7) at 03.00 WIB.
Gading Beach actually created an opportunity first through Nicolas Pepe's shot, but it can still be stopped by the Norwegian defense line.
Norway was able to take the lead in the 39th minute after Antonio Nusa's individual action could be ended with a goal so that the score became 1-0.
Stale Solbakken's squad has the opportunity to double the lead through Erling Haaland's kick, but the ball still hasn't found the target.
Gading Beach responded and had a chance through Emmanuel Agbadou's header, but his attempt still widened the Norwegian goal.
Entering the second half, the Ivory Coast again pressed and created opportunities through Pepe, but this time it was saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
Gading Beach finally managed to equalize in the 74th minute after Amad Diallo's individual action could be ended with a goal so that the score was again as strong as 1-1.
In the final minutes of the match, Norway was able to regain the lead after a pass from Patrick Berg was converted into a goal by Erling Haaland so that the score changed to 2-1 in the 86th minute.
After falling behind, the Gading Coast tried to at least tie the score, but until the end of the match, the score of 2-1 for the Norwegian victory remained.
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