FIFA World Cup 2026, Round Of 32: Ivory Coast vs Norway Predicted Lineups, Team News, Prediction And More

Published 30 June 2026 · sports

FIFA World Cup 2026, Round Of 32: Ivory Coast vs Norway Predicted Lineups, Team News, Prediction And More Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026, Round Of 32: Ivory Coast vs Norway Predicted Lineups, Team News, Prediction And More Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 13:37 IST Ivory Coast and Norway meet in a fascinating FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, with Erling Haaland aiming to lead the Vikings past a fearless Les Éléphants. Rapid Read (Credit: AP) The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with a fascinating Round of 32 encounter as Ivory Coast take on Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Both nations are chasing a place in the last 16, but only one will keep their World Cup dream alive. For Ivory Coast, this is already uncharted territory. Les Éléphants have reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in their history after finishing second in Group E behind Germany on goal difference.

Emerse Faé’s side has impressed with its energy, athleticism and attacking balance, and now has the chance to script another memorable chapter. Norway, meanwhile, is making its first World Cup appearance since France 1998 and has looked every bit like a dangerous dark horse. Led by Erling Haaland and captain Martin Ødegaard, Ståle Solbakken’s men finished runners-up in the so-called “Group of Death" behind France after convincing wins over Iraq and Senegal before rotating heavily in a defeat to Les Bleus. Team News And Predicted Lineups Ivory Coast Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) Fofana; Doué, Kossounou, Diomande, Konan; Sangaré, Kessié; Amad, Oulai, Diomande; Pépé. Norway Predicted XI (4-3-3) Nyland; Aursnes, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Ødegaard, Berge, Aasgaard; Sørloth, Haaland, Nusa. Ivory Coast narrowly missed out on topping Group E after surrendering a lead against Germany, but their overall performances have underlined why they are being tipped as one of the tournament’s surprise packages.

A confident victory over Curaçao on Matchday 3 showcased both their defensive organisation and attacking threat. Norway, however, possesses one of the most dangerous forward lines left in the competition. Haaland has led from the front, while Ødegaard continues to dictate play from midfield. According to Opta, Norway boasts the tournament’s highest expected goals (xG) per shot at 0.18, highlighting the quality of chances they have consistently created. There are no major injury concerns for either side, with both managers expected to field their strongest available lineups. Match Prediction This promises to be one of the most evenly matched ties of the Round of 32. Ivory Coast has the physicality and midfield quality to frustrate Norway, but the Scandinavian side’s clinical finishing and attacking firepower could ultimately prove decisive. Prediction: Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Siddarth Sriram After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas.