Haaland's Late Goal Sends Norway Past Ivory Coast 2-1

In a thrilling World Cup match, Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late winner for Norway, leading them to a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast and setting up a knockout stage clash with Brazil. The Manchester City striker, who had been quiet throughout the match, found himself in the right place at the right time to tap home the decisive goal in the 86th minute, following a cutback from Patrick Berg.

This marked Haaland's 13th competitive goal for Norway. Earlier in the match, Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo, a second-half substitute, had equalized with a brilliant strike in the 74th minute, showcasing his skill by curling a shot into the top corner.

Despite a strong performance, Ivory Coast struggled to create chances and had to chase the game after falling behind to a goal from Antonio Nusa in the 39th minute. The match was notable for being the first time Ivory Coast had appeared in extra time during a World Cup knockout match.