Norway beat Ivory Coast to reach the quarter-finals
In the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the national teams of Norway and Ivory Coast faced off. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
After a tense and intense match, the Scandinavian footballers won 2:1 and advanced to the next stage of the tournament. In the Norway squad, Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland scored against the opponent's goal, while the sole response goal for the African representatives was scored by Diallo.
From the first minutes of the match, both teams played cautiously. The Ivory Coast players relied on physical strength and quick counterattacks, while Norway aimed to break through the opponent's defense with greater ball possession and disciplined play.
In the 39th minute, the Europeans made excellent use of their opportunity. Antonio Nusa opened the scoring with a precise strike, putting his team ahead.
The first half ended with a slight advantage for the Scandinavians. In the second half, the Ivory Coast national team significantly increased their attacking activity.
The African team intensified the pressure, creating several dangerous situations near the opponent's penalty area. In the 74th minute, Diallo, who came on as a substitute, succeeded in restoring the balance.
After his goal, the match became even more exciting, and its outcome remained uncertain until the final minutes. Even after equalizing, the Norway team did not ease up on their attacking efforts.
In the 86th minute, the Scandinavian striker Erling Haaland demonstrated his skill. The experienced forward, remaining calm in a one-on-one situation, scored the winning goal for his team.
For the remaining time, Ivory Coast fought with all their strength to equalize the score, but the Norwegian defenders managed to maintain their advantage. Thus, the Norway national team successfully passed the round of 16 of the World Cup and advanced to the next stage.
Now, the Scandinavians will face the Brazilian national team, one of the main favorites of the tournament, in the next match. According to the One.uz website, this game is expected to be the most serious test for Norway in the competition.
Players such as Haaland, Ødegaard, and Nusa will remain the team's main hope in the match against Brazil. The 1:2 score recorded in the Ivory Coast vs. Norway match in the round of 16 of the World Cup secured the Europeans' desired victory.
In the Ivory Coast squad, players such as Fofana, Konan, Kossounou, and Kessié were active, while in the Norway lineup, players like Nyland, Ayer, Berge, and Ødegaard started the match. Norway showed its character in the crucial match, and now they await a strong opponent who will not forgive mistakes.
