Haaland scores late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 16

Playing at their first World Cup since 1998, Norway have stormed into the last eight and will face England on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. Led by "The Cyborg" Erling Haaland, powered by a golden generation and backed by years of structural reform, the Vikings' spectacular rise has been no accident. 

Erling Haaland struck twice as Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Brazil 2-1 to book a historic place in the quarter-finals and dump the five-time champions out at the Round of 16 stage.The victory sends Norway into the last eight of the World Cup for the first time in their history, with Haaland's sixth and seventh goals of the tournament drawing him level with Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. Norway have qualified for the Quarter-finals!#FIFAWorldCup— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 5, 2026 Brazil had the first major opportunity to take control after Kristoffer Ajer brought down Matheus Cunha inside the box. Following a VAR review, the referee pointed to the spot, but Bruno Guimaraes saw his penalty brilliantly saved by Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.Nyland continued his outstanding display before half-time, denying both Gabriel Martinelli and Vinicius Junior with a string of fine saves to frustrate the Brazilian attack.Brazil introduced teenage sensation Endrick after the interval, but the substitute squandered a golden chance less than a minute after coming on. Played through by Vinicius Junior, Endrick's heavy first touch allowed the opportunity to slip away before he dragged his effort wide.Nyland remained unbeatable, producing further excellent saves to keep out Rayan and Bruno Guimaraes as Norway gradually grew into the contest.The breakthrough finally arrived after a flowing seven-pass move. Substitute Andreas Schjelderup raced down the left and delivered a pinpoint cross that Haaland powered into the net with a trademark downward header beyond Alisson.'Trump Has This Guy In His Pocket': Did White House Call FIFA To Overturn Folarin Balogun's Ban?Haaland sealed the result moments before full-time, calmly steering his shot through the legs of Danilo and past the Brazilian goalkeeper to send the Norway supporters into wild celebrations and effectively end Brazil's hopes.Brazil were handed a late consolation when Neymar converted a penalty deep into stoppage time, but it proved too little, too late as the Seleção crashed out of the World Cup at their earliest stage since 1990.Norway, meanwhile, move within two victories of an extraordinary World Cup triumph and will head into the quarter-finals with growing belief after eliminating one of football's traditional powerhouses.

Brazil has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, in which superstar striker Erling Haaland scored two goals and entered the top of the Golden Boot race.

Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday's last-16 clash.You have seen that so far in the World Cup.

Norway's star striker Erling Haaland celebrated his team's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 qualification with a series of fun social media posts, including cowboy and Viking themes. His dramatic 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast secured their spot, making him the fastest to 60 international goals for Norway. They now face Brazil in the next round.

Norway booked their spot in the last 16 at the World Cup thanks to Erling Haaland's late winner against Ivory Coast on Tuesday. The post Haaland revels in ‘unbelievable’ Norway win in World Cup knockouts appeared first on SoccerNews.

Erling Haaland struck a late winner as Norway booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, while Mexico and France also progressed with convincing wins

Erling Haaland struck a late winner to send Norway into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, ending Ivory Coast's impressive tournament run in heartbreaking fashion.

(FIFA) – Erling Haaland was Norway’s hero once more with the goal that put his country into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time since 1998. With his fifth goal of this FIFA World Cup 2026™ and 60th for Norway overall, Haaland ended the resistance of a Côte d’Ivoire side […]

Erling Haaland fires Norway into the last 16 at the World Cup with a late winner against Cote d'Ivoire.

Erling Haaland fires Norway into the last 16 at the World Cup with a late winner against Cote d'Ivoire.

Erling Haaland fires Norway into the last 16 at the World Cup with a late winner against Cote d'Ivoire.

World Cup 2026 Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 as Erling Haaland struck a late winner to reach the round of 16 and set up a last-16 clash with Brazil. The post World Cup 2026 Norway Beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on Haaland Winner appeared first on The Rio Times.

World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway - Erling Haaland scores dramatic winner to set up last-16 clash with Brazil  Sky SportsAmad scores but Ivory Coast exit the World Cup  Official Manchester United WebsiteCôte d’Ivoire 1-2 Norway: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened  The GuardianIvory Coast v Norway LIVE: World Cup score and latest updates  The IndependentErling Haaland 'the greatest goalscorer in the world' - Norway coach Stale Solbakken  ESPN

Erling Haaland delivered again as Norway beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. His late winner sent Norway into the last 16 for the first time since 1998. They will now face Brazil on July 5.Côte d'Ivoire made the brighter start and threatened down both wings. Ghislain Konan struck the side netting before Nicolas Pepe squandered a golden chance from Yan Diomande's cross. Norway survived the early pressure.Norway push through to the next round! ⏭️#FIFAWorldCup— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 30, 2026 Norway struck first through Antonio Nusa. The winger cut inside from the left and curled a brilliant finish into the far corner. It was his first goal of the tournament.Haaland was largely kept quiet before the break but almost doubled the lead. Alexander Sorloth flicked the ball into his path, only for Ibrahim Sangare to make a vital block. Norway took their one-goal advantage into half-time.The game changed after Amad Diallo came off the bench. Moments after making a goal-line clearance, he exchanged passes with Pepe and weaved past two defenders before smashing home a superb equaliser. It was one of the goals of the tournament.Heartwarming Scenes! Erling Haaland's Father In Tears After Norway Striker Scores Late Winner In FIFA World Cup 2026 | VIDEONorway's response came from the man they trust most. Patrick Berg drilled a low cross into the six-yard box and Haaland stabbed home from close range. The striker's fifth goal of the tournament proved decisive.Diallo nearly forced extra time with a brilliant late free-kick. However, goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced an outstanding save to preserve Norway's lead. The final whistle sealed a famous victory for Solbakken's side.

ARLINGTON, United States — Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the tournament. It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition and Haaland looked emotional afterwards. READ: World Cup shocker: Germany loses to Paraguay After an even first half that was slow to get going, Antonio Nusa […]...Keep on reading: World Cup: Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

Erling Haaland celebrates his late winner against Ivory Coast in Dallas. Photo: Reuters With his team on the ropes and heading towards extra time, Norway's Erling Haaland burst to life to fire his side into the World Cup last 16 in a far-from-vintage performance that will still go down in history.

Norway will now face Brazil in the Round of 16, while Côte d'Ivoire exit the tournament with their best-ever World Cup finish The post World Cup: Haaland fires Norway into Round of 16 with late winner against Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Haaland has already had an epic 2026 FIFA World Cup, and thanks to his goal in the 86th minute against Ivory Coast in the Round of 32, it isn't over yet.

Norway beat the Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, with Erling Haaland scoring the late winner, setting up a Round of 16 tie against Brazil

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 60 international goals as his late winner gave Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32.

"I was dead tired, so I thought 'I can't cope with extra time, so we have to score'," said Norway’s Erling Haaland after the 2-1 win.

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway edged Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Antonio Nusa's first-half strike was cancelled out by Amad Diallo before Haaland settled the contest in the 85th minute. Norway's clinical finishing and disciplined defending proved decisive, setting up a blockbuster last-16 clash against Brazil.

Antonio Nusa opened the scoring with a stunning solo goal before Amad Diallo equalised for Ivory Coast, but Erling Haaland's late strike sealed a 2-1 win and sent Norway into the Round of 16.

Antonio Nusa opened the scoring with a stunning solo goal before Amad Diallo equalised for Ivory Coast, but Erling Haaland's late strike sealed a 2-1 win and sent Norway into the Round of 16.

Haaland scores his fifth goal of the World Cup to set up a knockout match against Brazil in New York on Sunday.

Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway: The history-making European nation will now take on five-time World Cup winners Brazil

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the tournament. It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition. After an even first half that was slow to get going, Antonio Nusa fired Norway into the lead six minutes before the break with one of the goals of the tournament. Manchester United's Amad Diallo was sent on for the Ivory Coast after an hour and was immediately in the thick of it, stopping a certain second Norway goal and then grabbing a terrific equaliser on 74 minutes. With extra time looming, predator supreme Haaland got on the end of a cross by Patrick Berg to make some Norwegian history. They face five-time champions Brazil on Sunday in New Jersey with the quarter-finals at stake. A match between two physical teams was tepid to begin with at the impressive air-conditioned home of the Dallas Cowboys. Ivory Coast had a sight of goal after 20 minutes, defender Ghislain Konan bursting into the Norway box from the left but finding the side netting. The Ivory Coast players and fans were irate just before the drinks break when the livewire Yan Diomande was brought down on the break just inside his own half. Referee Jesus Valenzuela surprisingly did not even book defender David Moller Wolfe. The 19-year-old winger Diomande, who appears set to join European champions Paris Saint-Germain from RB Leipzig, was growing into the game. The African side, one of the youngest at the tournament, were on top and particularly threatening down Diomande's left-hand side of the pitch. Haaland had little to feed on but might have done better with a tame header that bounced into the hands of goalkeeper Yahia Fofana. Then came a moment of genuine class as Nusa, fed by captain Martin Odegaard, cut inside and bent the ball wonderfully into the top corner. Odegaard put his hands on his head in disbelief at the strike by the 21-year-old, Diomande's Leipzig team-mate. Stale Solbakken's Norway finished the first half on the hunt for a second and Haaland was denied by a last-gasp block by Ibrahim Sangare, who celebrated as if scoring a goal. The Ivory Coast, into the knockout rounds for the first time, won their 10th corner to start the second half. Nicolas Pepe was denied by the legs of Norway stopper Orjan Nyland as the Ivory Coast piled on the pressure. Norway, runners-up to France in the group stage, were inches away from a second when Diallo blocked the ball on the goal line following a corner. The Norway fans, sensing the next round was close, began their now-famous rowing in the stands. Almost as soon as they stopped, Diallo danced into the box past two challenges for a spectacular leveller. Then up popped Haaland to break Ivorian hearts, with goalkeeper Nyland pulling off a flying stop from Diallo's well-struck free kick at the death to send Norway through.

Ivory Coast vs Norway Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Updates: Norway clinched a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their dramatic Round of 32 encounter, with Erling Haaland scoring the winning goal.

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas.

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time, setting up a meeting with Brazil on Sunday. Norway took the lead shortly before half time through Antonio Nusa, who curled a superb strike into the far corner after cutting […]

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the tournament. It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition. After an even first half that was slow to get going, Antonio Nusa fired Norway into the lead six minutes before the break with one of the goals of the tournament. Manchester United’s Amad Diallo was sent on for the Ivory Coast after an hour and was immediately in the thick of it, stopping a certain second Norway goal and then grabbing a terrific equaliser on 74 minutes. With extra time looming, predator supreme Haaland got on the end of a cross by Patrick Berg to make some Norwegian history. They face five-time champions Brazil on Sunday in New Jersey with the quarter-finals at stake. A match between two physical teams was tepid to begin with at the impressive air-conditioned home of the Dallas Cowboys. Ivory Coast had a sight of goal after 20 minutes, defender Ghislain Konan bursting into the Norway box from the left but finding the side netting. The Ivory Coast players and fans were irate just before the drinks break when the livewire Yan Diomande was brought down on the break just inside his own half. The 19-year-old winger Diomande was growing into the game. The African side were on top and particularly threatening down Diomande’s left-hand side of the pitch. Haaland had little to feed on but might have done better with a tame header that bounced into the hands of goalkeeper Yahia Fofana. Then came a moment of genuine class as Nusa, fed by captain Martin Odegaard, cut inside and bent the ball wonderfully into the top corner. Odegaard put his hands on his head in disbelief at the strike by the 21-year-old, Diomande’s Leipzig team-mate. Stale Solbakken’s Norway finished the first half on the hunt for a second and Haaland was denied by a last-gasp block by Ibrahim Sangare, who celebrated as if scoring a goal. The Ivory Coast, into the knockout rounds for the first time, won their 10th corner to start the second half. Norway were inches away from a second when Diallo blocked the ball on the goal line following a corner. The Norway fans, sensing the next round was close, began their now-famous rowing in the stands. Almost as soon as they stopped, Diallo danced into the box past two challenges for a spectacular leveller. Then up popped Haaland to break Ivorian hearts, with goalkeeper Nyland pulling off a flying stop from Diallo’s well-struck free kick at the death to send Norway through.

The Man City star scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the last 16.

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Erling Haaland's late goal secured Norway's place in the World Cup last 16 as they beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Arlington on Tuesday. The post Norway secure World Cup last-16 spot with hard-fought win over Ivory Coast appeared first on Vanguard News.

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday.Haaland had little to feed on but might have done better with a tame header that bounced into the hands of goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.

Decision vindicated. The Norway coach, Ståle Solbakken, had taken a major gamble in resting almost his entire side in the final group game against France, drawing stiff criticism, not least from those who had paid hundreds of dollars to witness a showdown between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. As Solbakken said, the decision would stand or fall on the result of this game. Norway are in the last 16, and therefore his policy can be considered justified.It was, though, a mightily close-run thing. Having taken a first-half lead through Antonio Nusa, Norway had seemed to be in control, Côte d’Ivoire’s possession sterile. But then Amad Diallo produced one of the great substitute interventions, making a remarkable clearance to keep out a Torbjørn Heggem volley before scoring a stunning equaliser. But with four minutes remaining, Erling Haaland bundled in the winner. He may had mis-hit it, but none of the Norway fans packed behind that goal cared as they progressed to a last-16 tie against Brazil in New York/New Jersey. Continue reading...

Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner for Norway in their 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32.It means the Blues’ striker and Co. have secured passage into the last-16 of...

Haaland scores late as Norway send Ivory Coast out of World Cup  ESPNErling Haaland fires Norway into last 16 with dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire  The GuardianAmad scores but Ivory Coast exit the World Cup  Official Manchester United WebsiteIvory Coast v Norway LIVE: World Cup score and latest updates  The IndependentNorway to face Brazil in last 16 at World Cup as Haaland sinks Ivory Coast  The Telegraph

Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner to send Norway to a dramatic 2-1 win over Ivory Coast - and set up a mouth-watering World Cup last-16 clash with Brazil.