Norway Leads Ivory Coast 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Texas, USA. In an exciting match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, Norway has taken an early lead against Ivory Coast. Norway's striker Antonio Nusa scored a goal in the first half, putting his team in a 1-0 position. Nusa utilized a pass from Martin Ødegaard in the 39th minute to score an excellent goal. With more than 40 minutes of the game played, Norway has maintained its lead. During the match, referee Jesus Valenzuela awarded Norway a goal kick in the 36th minute, and Ivory Coast received a free-kick in their half in the 37th minute. In this knockout stage match, Norway appears to have found its rhythm, while Ivory Coast is struggling to equalize. This match is considered very important for both teams to advance to the next stage.