Norway faced Ivory Coast in a high-stakes World Cup clash that delivered late drama . The first knockout match of the day started with a packed venue buzzing. Norway’s star forward Erling Haaland returned to action after nursing minor setbacks before the game.
Ivory Coast seized control and advanced to the next stage, while Norway’s spirited run met a sharp finish. End-to-end exchanges kept both squads locked in the battle until the final whistle. Fans in the stands sighed in relief as the referee blew the final call.