Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a World Cup group-stage match on Tuesday evening, i24NEWS reports. The result sets up a round-of-16 matchup between Norway and Brazil.
Norway secured their place in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday evening, i24NEWS reports. The match, part of the group stage's final round, saw the Norwegians score twice before Ivory Coast pulled one back, but Norway held on to secure the victory.
The result sets up a round-of-16 clash between Norway and Brazil. Brazil advanced after finishing first in their group, and Norway's win ensures they meet the five-time world champions in the knockout stage. The exact match time and venue have not yet been announced.
Ivory Coast, who entered the match with hopes of advancing, exit the tournament. The win extends Norway's strong run through the group stage, where they previously drew 1-1 with Ivory Coast in the first round of group play — a result that was also covered by i24NEWS and The Zioneer.
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