It’s official: Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32 and have advanced through the Round of 16 to the quarter-finals.
They played on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, near Dallas.
How Norway’s Round of 32 Went
At the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway’s Round of 32 match is done: Norway beat Ivory Coast, the Group E runners-up, 2-1. France won Group I and Norway finished second, which sent Erling Haaland’s side to meet the runner-up from the paired Group E.
That bracket split is fixed by the draw, not redrawn after the groups; here is how the Round of 32 format works.
Norway sealed their place by beating Iraq 4-1 and Senegal 3-2, then finished behind France at the top of the group: results in full in the Group I fixtures and standings and our look at Norway’s group of death. See also France’s match schedule at the World Cup.
| Match | Norway 2, Ivory Coast 1 (Round of 32) |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, 30 June 2026 |
| Host City & Venue | Dallas, AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
The Opponent: Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast finished second in Group E, behind winners Germany. Because Germany won the group, they sat on a different bracket line and could not be Norway’s opponent: that slot went to the Group E runner-up, Ivory Coast.
It proved a winnable but demanding test for Haaland and a powerful Norwegian side, against quick, physical opponents in Arlington, and Norway came through 2-1.
What Comes Next
Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Dallas) on Tuesday, 30 June and reached the Round of 16, where they beat Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, in the New York area, on 5 July 2026. Erling Haaland’s side now advance to the quarter-finals, where they meet England on 11 July 2026 in Miami.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Norway’s Round of 32 opponent, and what was the result?
Norway beat Ivory Coast, the Group E runners-up, 2-1 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, near Dallas. Norway finished runner-up in Group I behind France and have advanced to the Round of 16.
Could Germany have been Norway’s Round of 32 opponent?
No. Germany won Group E, which sent them to a different bracket slot. Norway, as Group I runners-up, were drawn against the Group E runner-up, Ivory Coast.
Who do Norway play in the quarter-finals?
England. After beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 on 5 July 2026, Norway meet England in the quarter-finals on 11 July 2026 in Miami.
Sources
- FIFA World Cup Standings
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I
- Sky Sports, World Cup 2026 Group I Guide
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