Ivory Coast vs Norway Live Score – Commentary & Match Report

Ivory Coast vs Norway live score coverage World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match 78 from Dallas Stadium in Arlington. The knockout match is scheduled for 13:00 ET on 30 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Live
Follow live score updates from Dallas as Ivory Coast and Norway meet in World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match 78.
Match Stats
Possession, shots, corners, cards, passing data, and official event numbers will update after the match feed opens.
Lineups
Norway expect Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard back in the core group, while Ivory Coast rely on compact defensive spacing.
Head To Head
The winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway advances to face Brazil in the Round of 16.
Norway enter with Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Sander Berge back in focus after several starters were rested against France. Ivory Coast arrive with a defensive base that carried them through the group stage, so the first goal could change the whole shape of the match.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Live Score Match Details
FIFA lists the fixture as Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway, with Dallas Stadium as the tournament venue name. Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, StubHub, and SeatPick list the public venue as AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The winner advances to face Brazil in the Round of 16, which raises the value of game management. Extra time and penalties remain possible because this is a knockout match.
| Detail | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Ivory Coast vs Norway |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Match Number | 78 |
| Kickoff | 13:00 ET, 30 June 2026 |
| Local Time | 12:00 in Arlington |
| Venue | Dallas Stadium / AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Ivory Coast Ranking | FIFA #33 |
| Norway Ranking | FIFA #31 |
Ivory Coast vs Norway Commentary
The live commentary feed will track every major moment after kickoff. Goals, cards, injuries, substitutions, pressure spells, and full-time notes will be added once official events arrive.
Norway’s threat starts with Haaland’s penalty-box power and Ødegaard’s passing rhythm. If Norway move the ball quickly into wide zones, Ivory Coast will need clean distances between their centre-backs and midfield screen.
Ivory Coast can make this match uncomfortable by defending narrow and attacking early spaces after turnovers. Emerse Faé’s side have allowed few clear chances in the tournament, so patience matters for Norway.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Lineups and Team News
Official lineups are expected closer to kickoff. Norway’s key watchpoint is whether Haaland, Ødegaard, and Berge return after the group-stage rotation against France.
Ivory Coast should keep a compact shape and protect central lanes. Their best route is to slow Norway’s rhythm, win first contacts, and turn defensive recoveries into direct attacks.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Stats and H2H
Live stats will appear once the match feed starts. Possession, shots, corners, cards, fouls, saves, and passing numbers will show whether Norway control territory or Ivory Coast hold the tie in their preferred rhythm.
The H2H tab will focus on verified senior meetings and tournament-relevant notes. Current form carries extra weight because this knockout match links directly to Brazil in the next round.
Why Ivory Coast vs Norway Matters
Norway have one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks, but knockout football can punish impatience. A tight match would test their ability to stay calm if Ivory Coast defend deep.
Ivory Coast can turn a disciplined group-stage run into a major knockout result. If they survive the opening pressure, the match can become a set-piece and transition battle.
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Match Commentary
Commentary will cover goals, cards, substitutions, pressure spells, VAR checks, and full-time reaction.