ERLING HAALAND was the man of the moment once again as Norway booked their place in the World Cup last-16 with a victory against the Ivory Coast.

The striker netted his fifth goal of the tournament in the 86th minute to send the Scandinavian side through.

Cote D'Ivoire v Norway: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026Erling Haaland scored a late winner to send Norway through to the World Cup last-16 Credit: Getty Cote D'Ivoire v Norway: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026The striker scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute Credit: Getty June 30, 2026, Arlington, Texas, USA: Norway midfielder ANTONIO NUSA (20) kicks the ball for a goal in the 39th minute to goive Norway a 1-0 lead in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between Cote d'Ivoire and Norway at Dallas Stadium on JuneAntonio Nusa broke the deadlock for Norway with a stunning strike Credit: Alamy Norway Ivory Coast WCup SoccerThe winger curled his strike into the top-right corner Credit: AP FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Ivory Coast v NorwayAmad Diallo equalised after an impressive run Credit: Reuters

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