🏟️ When and Where

Ivory Coast and Norway will face off on Tuesday, June 30, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, United States.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT, with Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela assigned to officiate the match.

📺 How and Where to Watch Ivory Coast vs Norway

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🇨🇮 Ivory Coast's Preview

Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage after finishing second in Group E. The Elephants opened the tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador before falling 2-1 to Germany and closing the group stage with a 2-0 win over Curaçao to secure qualification.

The African side has once again shown that it possesses a talented generation capable of competing with anyone, and now it will look to take another step forward in a World Cup where it has made a strong impression.

Emerse Faé's squad arrives full of confidence after accomplishing its first objective, although the players know that from this point forward, every mistake could mean elimination.

🇳🇴 Norway's Preview

Norway finished second in Group I with six points. The Vikings began their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Iraq before defeating Senegal 3-2 and wrapping up the group stage with a 4-1 loss to France.

However, there was an important reason behind that defeat. With qualification already within reach, the coaching staff elected to rest several key starters, meaning Norway's biggest stars arrive at the knockout stage with fresher legs and extra recovery time.

That could prove to be a significant advantage for a team hoping to establish itself as one of the biggest surprises of the knockout rounds.

⭐ Players to Watch

🇨🇮 Amad Diallo

Amad Diallo has established himself as Ivory Coast's biggest attacking weapon during this World Cup. The Manchester United winger has already found the back of the net and continues to play an increasingly important role in Emerse Faé's attacking system.

His pace, dribbling ability, and creativity make him the player most capable of leading the Elephants' attack in a match where a single moment of brilliance could decide the outcome.

🇳🇴 Erling Haaland

Few players enter the Round of 32 in better form than Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has already scored four goals in the tournament and remains firmly in the race for the Golden Boot.

After being rested in Norway's final group-stage match, Haaland arrives fresh, motivated, and eager to add to his goal tally while leading the Vikings into the Round of 16.

🎯 Final Analysis

Although Norway enters the match as the favorite according to most sportsbooks, the gap between these two teams is not as wide as many might expect. The Vikings' attacking quality gives them a slight edge, but certainly not enough to feel comfortable.

Ivory Coast, meanwhile, will rely on its talent, athleticism, and the resilience that has long defined African football as it looks to pull off an upset against one of Europe's most dangerous teams. All signs point to a tightly contested match with plenty of drama and the potential for either side to advance.

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