Looking at the stats from the game, Norway won but maybe they shouldn’t have?
They had an xG of 2.02 compared to Ivory Coast’s 1.36 but the African side have more shots (14 to 9) and more shots on target (5 to 4).
It’s clear that Norway’s chances were better and when you have Erling Haaland there’s always an advantage there.
Mike Jones30 June 2026 20:20
Here’s Steph Houghton speaking on the BBC about the impact of Oscar Bobb.
“Oscar Bobb came on and made a massive difference for Norway,” she said.
“He brought energy, and drive. It was a fantastic pass Sander Berge.
“A run from deep in midfield, causing a problem for the Ivory Coast defence.”
Mike Jones30 June 2026 20:16
Next up on this route to the final Norway move on to face Brazil in the last-16.
That match will take place on Saturday 5 July at 9pm BST and will be played in New York.
Can Haaland and co. defeat Vinicius Jr and the Brazilians?
Mike Jones30 June 2026 20:11
The Norwegian players sit on the pitch and Martin Odegaard begins to hammer on the drum.
The fans and players all begin their viking celebration.
Mike Jones30 June 2026 20:07
FT Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
(Reuters)
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Mike Jones30 June 2026 20:05
Full-time! Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
90+8 mins: The whistle goes to end this clash and Norway hold on.
Erling Haaland’s winner is the difference between the teams and it’s the Europeans who head into the last-16!
Mike Jones30 June 2026 19:58
Nyland keeps Norway in the game after a free kick from Amad looks to be dropping just under the crossbar.
The goalkeeper shuffles across, leaps and tips the ball past the post!
Mike Jones30 June 2026 19:56
90+3 mins: Three minutes goen and no danger posed to Norway’s lead.
The European side will manage this match now. They’ll take time out of the game and slow things down.
Ivory Coast have thrown all their attackers on pretty much.
Is there another bit of drama to come?
Mike Jones30 June 2026 19:54
90 mins: That’s a fifth goal in the tournament for Haaland who is just one behind Lionel Messi in the golden boot standings.
It’s a big goal as well as it looks likely to send Norway into the last-16.
There’s seven added minutes to play.
Mike Jones30 June 2026 19:53
GOAL! Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway (Erling Haaland, 86′)
He’s hardly been involved but Erling Haaland strikes late in the game.
Oscar Bobb weaves inside from the right and slips the ball to Berge making a run into the box.
Berge pulls it back and Haaland is there to touch it home!
Mike Jones30 June 2026 19:46