Haaland Late Goal Sends Norway Past Ivory Coast 2-1
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- Erling Haaland scored a late winning goal to send Norway past Ivory Coast 2-1 and into the 2026 World Cup last 16.
- Norway will face Brazil next per Sky Sports' headline, confirming the knockout-stage matchup after sealing top placement in the group stage.
Why it matters: Haaland's late winner transitions Norway from group-stage survival to a knockout date with Brazil, swapping a pressure-relieving result for a high-stakes clash against a tournament traditional heavyweight.
