Ivory Coast vs Norway Live Score: H2H, Lineups & Player Stats
Follow the Ivory Coast vs Norway live score here, with goals, cards, and substitutions updating in real time. This Round of 32 tie is played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, near Dallas, on Tuesday, June 30, with a place in the last 16 on the line.
Both teams arrive chasing history. Norway are back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998, and rested Erling Haaland and captain Martin Odegaard in their final group game, so their stars return fresh.
Ivory Coast, the reigning African champions, have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The winner earns a Round of 16 meeting with Brazil or Japan. Use the sections below to compare both squads.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Head to Head
Ivory Coast vs Norway is a rare meeting between the two nations, with no competitive history of note, so this knockout tie starts a story rather than continuing one. The contrast is clear.
Norway return to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence, powered by one of the world's most feared strikers in Erling Haaland and the creativity of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.
Ivory Coast arrive as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winners under Emerse Fae, reaching the last 32 for the first time after group-stage exits at each of their previous World Cups. Two ambitious sides meet with a genuine chance to go deeper than ever before.
How Ivory Coast and Norway Reached the Round of 32
Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast came through Group E in second place, beating Ecuador 1-0 through a late Amad Diallo strike, losing 2-1 to Germany, and sealing their place with a 2-0 win over Curacao in which veteran Nicolas Pepe scored twice. Coach Emerse Fae's side were solid throughout, built on a strong midfield and dangerous wide players.
Norway: Norway finished second in Group I, beating Iraq 4-1 and Senegal 3-2 before resting most of their first-choice side in a 4-1 loss to group winners France. Erling Haaland scored in both wins to take his tournament tally to four, and the decision to rest him and Martin Odegaard means Norway's key men come into the knockouts fresh.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Expected Lineups
Both managers will field their strongest available sides. Confirmed lineups appear in the live lineup card above about an hour before kickoff.
Ivory Coast: Yahia Fofana starts in goal, with Odilon Kossounou marshaling the defense. Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, and the breakout Christ Inao Oulai control midfield, supplying wide threats Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande around striker Ange-Yoan Bonny.
Norway: Orjan Nyland starts in goal behind a back line led by Kristoffer Ajer, with Sander Berge and captain Martin Odegaard in midfield. Up front, Erling Haaland leads the line alongside Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sorloth, all back in the side after being rested against France.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Key Players and Player Stats
The live player stats above update during the match. Here is the squad context to watch for.
Ivory Coast:
- Amad Diallo: the Manchester United winger and Ivory Coast's matchwinner, with two assists and a knack for the decisive moment.
- Christ Inao Oulai: the breakout young midfielder who drives Ivory Coast forward from the center.
- Franck Kessie: the experienced midfield leader who brings control and steel to the side.
- Nicolas Pepe: the veteran forward whose double against Curacao sent Ivory Coast through.
Norway:
- Erling Haaland: the Manchester City striker and one of the world's deadliest finishers, with four goals at this World Cup.
- Martin Odegaard: the captain and Arsenal playmaker, with two assists already, who pulls the strings in Norway's attack.
- Alexander Sorloth: the powerful Atletico Madrid forward who gives Norway a second scoring threat.
- Antonio Nusa: the quick, direct young winger who stretches defenses on the flank.
Ivory Coast vs Norway: Everything You Need to Know
What time does Ivory Coast vs Norway kick off?
Ivory Coast vs Norway kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. That is 12 p.m. local time in Dallas and 6 p.m. BST in the UK.
How can I watch Ivory Coast vs Norway?
In the United States, the match airs on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming on Fubo. UK viewers can watch on BBC or ITV.
Is Erling Haaland playing against Ivory Coast?
Yes. Erling Haaland is expected to start after being rested in Norway's final group game against France. He has scored four goals at the tournament and comes into the knockouts fresh.
What happens if Ivory Coast vs Norway ends in a draw?
If Ivory Coast vs Norway is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time, then a penalty shootout if still tied. Knockout games cannot end in a draw.
Who does the winner play in the Round of 16?
The winner advances to the Round of 16, where they will face either Brazil or Japan. It would be a marquee test against one of the tournament's heavyweights.
Have Ivory Coast ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?
No. Ivory Coast exited at the group stage at all three of their previous World Cups, in 2006, 2010, and 2014. Reaching the Round of 32 in 2026, as reigning African champions, is a first.
Ivory Coast vs Norway: What to Expect
The Ivory Coast vs Norway tie matches the African champions against a Norway side built around Erling Haaland's goals and Martin Odegaard's craft. Expect Norway to look for Haaland in behind while Ivory Coast lean on Amad Diallo and a strong midfield. With a last-16 place against Brazil or Japan at stake, follow the live score, lineups, and any extra time or penalties above.
