Erling Haaland Eyes Goal Rush Against Ivory Coast
Erling Haaland and Norway face Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on June 30. Haaland has scored 4 goals in the tournament so far.
Norway has never won a World Cup knockout match, losing to Italy in 1938 and 1998. Ivory Coast aims to become the third African nation to win their maiden knockout game.
Ivory Coast will rely on Franck Kessie in midfield and Pepe leading the attack. Norway has fitness concerns over Julian Ryerson, with Fredrik Aursnes potentially moving into the backline.
Ivory Coast made their maiden entry into the knockouts, while Norway plays their third knockout game. The Norwegians have not lost successive matches since September 2022.
The match will take place at AT & T Stadium in Dallas, kicking off at 9:30 pm IST on June 30. It will be available live on Zee's Unite8 Sports network and for streaming on the Zee5 website and app.
Ivory Coast's squad includes goalkeepers Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Kone, and Alban Lafont, while Norway's lineup is yet to be confirmed due to injury concerns.
Erling Haaland was rested in Norway's third game against France, which they lost. He will be key to Norway's chances against Ivory Coast on June 30.
The match will be the first-ever meeting between Ivory Coast and Norway. Ivory Coast will be keeping a close eye on Wilfried Singo's recovery from a hamstring injury.
Norway's coach will have to make key decisions on the lineup, with Patrick Berg potentially joining Martin Odegaard and Sander Berge in midfield. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams seeking to create history.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Ivory Coast and Norway will be a crucial test for both teams. Erling Haaland's goal-scoring form will be essential for Norway's chances of progressing to the next round.
On June 30, the world will watch as Erling Haaland leads Norway against Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The stage is set for an exciting match, with both teams seeking to make history.