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Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway: Erling Haaland winner sets up Brazil World Cup round-of-16 clash - as it happened
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Norway defeated Ivory Coast, securing the country's first-ever World Cup knockout round victory.
- Norway will face Brazil in the round of 16 after Brazil came from behind to beat Japan.
- Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage for the first time but were unable to contain Haaland, who has scored five goals in three World Cup games.
- Haaland's performance has been outstanding, with 60 goals in 53 international matches, making Norway's first World Cup appearance in 28 years memorable.
- Norway managed their squad by making 10 changes in their last group game after already securing progression, while Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande was a key attacking player for his team.
