FIFA Word Cup 2026: Ivory Coast vs Norway Live Details, Preview, Lineups
| FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | |
| SCHEDULE | TIME |
| Match: | Ivory Coast vs Norway |
| Tournament: | FIFA 2026 |
| Match Date: | June 30 2026 |
| Match Time: | 10:30 p.m. Indian Time (UTC +5:30) |
| Stadium: | - |
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Preview: Ivory Coast vs Norway
Ivory Coast face Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with both teams fighting for a place in the last 16. Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group E with six points, recording wins over Ecuador and Curaçao and suffering a narrow defeat against Germany.
Norway also entered the knockout round after finishing second in Group I with six points. They defeated Iraq and Senegal before losing to France in their final group match. Despite that defeat, Norway remain one of the dangerous attacking sides in the tournament because of the presence of Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.
Ivory Coast will depend on their pace, strength and creativity in attack. Players such as Nicolas Pépé, Amad Diallo, Franck Kessié and Yan Diomande can cause problems for Norway’s defence. Norway, meanwhile, will look to use Haaland’s finishing ability, Ødegaard’s creativity and their direct attacking style to control the key moments of the match.
The biggest tactical battle could be Ivory Coast’s defence against Haaland. If Ivory Coast can stop Norway from creating clear chances for their star striker, they will have a strong chance of staying in the contest. Norway, however, have the quality to punish even small defensive mistakes.
The winner of this match will advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Brazil.
Live Details
The Ivory Coast vs Norway match will be played in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The match will take place at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for 17:00 GMT, which is 1:00 PM ET and 10:30 PM IST.
Fans can follow the match through official broadcasters and live coverage platforms in their region. In the United States, coverage is available through FOX, Telemundo and Peacock. In the United Kingdom, the match is listed on BBC. In Norway, coverage is available through TV2 and NRK, while viewers in Ivory Coast can follow the game on New World Sport.
Live text updates are also available through sports news platforms covering the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
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Lineup Details
The official starting lineups are usually confirmed closer to kickoff, so the following are predicted lineups based on the latest team news.
Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup
Ivory Coast are expected to use a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Fofana is expected to start in goal. The defence could feature Doué, Kossounou, Ousmane Diomande and Konan. In midfield, Sangaré may play as the holding midfielder, with Amad Diallo, Franck Kessié, Oulai and Yan Diomande supporting the attack. Nicolas Pépé is expected to lead the line.
Ivory Coast predicted XI: Fofana; Doué, Kossounou, Ousmane Diomande, Konan; Sangaré; Amad Diallo, Kessié, Oulai, Yan Diomande; Pépé.
Ivory Coast will be without Wilfried Singo, who is unavailable due to a hamstring injury. Evan Ndicka is available again after missing the group stage.
Norway Predicted Lineup
Norway are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Nyland is expected to start in goal. The back four could include Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem and Møller Wolfe. In midfield, Norway are likely to use Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge and Fredrik Aursnes. The front three could feature Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland and Antonio Nusa.
Norway predicted XI: Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Møller Wolfe; Ødegaard, Berge, Aursnes; Sørloth, Haaland, Nusa.
Norway will be without Julian Ryerson, who has been ruled out with a thigh injury. Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard are expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested against France.
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