Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the World Cup in North America. The Manchester City striker has now scored five goals in three games at the tournament, second only to Lionel Messi's six, and has scored in his last 13 competitive internationals.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a Brazil showdown on Sunday. It was Norway's first-ever knockout win in World Cup history.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ivory Coast lost 2-1 to Norway in a World Cup last-32 match, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner in the final minutes. Coach Emerse Fae said the team "lacked maturity," particularly after equalizing, and should have tried to hold on for extra time rather than pushing for a second goal.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →