Erling Haaland Scores Goal, Norway Beats Ivory Coast 2-1 in World Cup Round of 32

The dramatic match at Dallas Stadium, Wednesday (1/7) early morning WIB, presented a surprise. Norway managed to beat Ivory Coast with a score of 2-1 in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. The winning goal was scored by the goal machine, Erling Haaland, in the deciding minutes.

The Early Dominance of the Fruitless Elephants

Ivory Coast, nicknamed the Elephants, immediately bared their fangs from the first whistle. They controlled the rhythm of the game for the first 30 minutes. Attack after attack was launched, especially from the side of the field. Ghislain Konan almost opened the scoring, but his shot deviated from the side of the goal net. Nicolas Pepe also looked active, although his cross to Ange-Yoan Bonny in the six-yard box failed to connect. Unfortunately, this dominance did not result in a goal.

Nusa and Haaland Determine Norway's Victory

In the midst of pressure, Norway managed to turn things around. In the 39th minute, Antonio Nusa showed brilliant individual quality. The young player broke through the penalty box before curling a right-footed shot into the top right corner of the goal. Yahia Fofana did not move. This goal built Landslaget's confidence. In fact, Erling Haaland almost doubled the score shortly after, before his shot was blocked by Emmanuel Agbadou.

The second half saw Ivory Coast's comeback. The entry of two new players, Elye Wahi and Amad Diallo, by coach Emerse Fae had an instant impact. In the 74th minute, Diallo, who had just entered, scored a spectacular goal. After compacting with Pepe, he broke through the Norwegian defense and passed two players before beating goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. The score was 1-1 and the match was getting hotter.

Haaland's Magical Moment Passes Norway

Martin Odegaard as the mastermind of the game continued to push Norway to find the winning goal. These efforts finally paid off at the end of the match. In the 86th minute, Patrick Berg's pass was executed perfectly by Erling Haaland. The goal was also a major blow to the Ivory Coast's spirit. Norway managed to maintain a 2-1 lead until the match was over.

This victory takes Norway, coached by Stale Solbakken, to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. There, a tough challenge awaits: Brazil, who have just beaten Japan with a score of 2-1.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast.
• Goal Scorers: Antonio Nusa (Norway, 39'), Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast, 74'), Erling Haaland (Norway, 86').
• Location: Dallas Stadium, Wednesday, July 1 2026.
• Next Round: Norway will face Brazil in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.