Côte d'Ivoire and Norway met in a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout match on June 30, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The contest produced a total of three goals, sending the outcome over the 2.5-goal threshold.
Norway entered the knockout stage after securing second place in Group I, a campaign that included a 4-1 defeat to France. The Norwegian side relied on striker Erling Haaland, who was rested in the final group-stage match against France before returning for the knockout round.
Côte d'Ivoire advanced as runners-up in their group, finishing behind Germany. The Ivorian team employed a defensive structure and looked to create chances from set pieces throughout the group stage.
The match at AT&T Stadium played out with both sides finding the net, pushing the total to three goals. That total cleared the pregame line of 2.5 goals, settling the outcome of the corresponding market.
With the Round of 32 concluded, the winner of this fixture will advance to face the next opponent in the Round of 16 as the World Cup knockout bracket continues.
