Haaland's Late Winner Sends Norway to World Cup Last 16
June 30, 2026 · By yayscore Newsroom
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Erling Haaland scored a decisive goal in the 86th minute to secure Norway's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a tense Round of 32 clash.
Norway emerged victorious in a hard-fought Round of 32 encounter, eliminating Ivory Coast in a match that saw late drama. While Norway dominated possession for much of the game, Ivory Coast presented a resilient challenge, forcing the Scandinavians to dig deep for their progression to the next knockout round.
The game's first goal came from Norway when A. Nusa, assisted by M. Odegaard, found the net in the 39th minute. Ivory Coast, however, responded well in the second half. Following a series of substitutions, Nicolas Pepe equalized in the 74th minute, assisted by A. Diallo, setting up a thrilling end to the match.
The turning point arrived late in the game. With the score tied and extra time looming, Erling Haaland—assisted by P. Berg—scored Norway's second goal in the 86th minute, breaking Ivorian hearts and securing their team's passage. Despite a late flurry of substitutions from Ivory Coast in an attempt to salvage the game, they couldn't find another equalizer.
This result means Norway advances to the next knockout round of the World Cup, keeping their tournament hopes alive. For Ivory Coast, it's the end of their World Cup journey, as they are eliminated from the competition following a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful performance.