Baghdad: Norway reached the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32 on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Antonio N¸ssa opened the scoring for Norway in the 39th minute, establishing an early lead. As the match progressed, Erling Haaland solidified Norway's position with a crucial goal in the 86th minute. Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo managed to find the net in the 74th minute, but it was not enough to alter the outcome of the match.

With this victory, Norway advances to face Brazil in the next stage, following Brazil's narrow 2-1 victory over Japan. The upcoming match promises to be a significant challenge for Norway as they prepare to meet one of the tournament's formidable teams.