ANTONIO Nusa, right, of Norway competes with Guela Doue of Cote d'Ivoire during the Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Dallas yesterday night. Nusa scored in the 38th minute, giving Norway a 1-0 lead at half time.

World Cup 2026 Ivory Coast face Norway in Dallas, the Elephants chasing a first knockout as Erling Haaland leads the Norwegian challenge here.

A rested Norway is aiming to bypass a dangerous Côte d’Ivoire outfit in the round of 32.