Norway defeats Ivory Coast 2-1 and reaches the World Cup final

Norway set a date with Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after skipping the elimination round for the first time in its fourth participation, following its victory over Ivory Coast 2-1 on Tuesday in the round of 32.

Norway maintained its lead with a goal by Antonio Nosa (39) until the 74th minute, when substitute Amad Diallo equalized the score, before top scorer Erling Haaland gifted the victory to his country (86).

Norway, which returned to the finals for the first time in 28 years, will play Brazil, which won over Japan 2-1, on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.