Haaland's 86th-minute winner sends Norway past Ivory Coast into Round of 16
Erling Haaland tapped in Sander Berge's cross in the 86th minute to seal a dramatic 2-1 win for Norway over Ivory Coast, booking a Round of 16 clash with Brazil.
Norway survived a scare before Erling Haaland's 86th-minute tap-in sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, setting up a tantalising Round of 16 clash with Brazil.
Nusa opens, Diallo equalises
Antonio Nusa curled a beautiful effort past Fofana in the 39th minute to give Norway the lead, but Amad Diallo levelled brilliantly in the 72nd with a composed left-footed finish after dribbling through the Norwegian defence.
Haaland delivers again
When extra time looked inevitable, Haaland tapped in Sander Berge's cross at the back post in the 86th minute to send Norway through. It was his fifth goal of the tournament — making him the fastest player in history to 60 international goals (54 caps).
Norway vs Brazil
Norway will face Brazil — who edged Japan 2-1 thanks to Martinelli's 90+5 winner — in the Round of 16 on July 5 in New York.
