Norway survived an Ivory Coast comeback to progress to the round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Arlington. Erling Haaland's late winner proved decisive as the Drillos held their nerve when it mattered most, withstanding a relentless African assault that saw the Elephants equalise through Amad Diallo's brilliant strike before the "Cyborg"'s clinical finish sealed the win.
Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in an intense Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday evening in Texas, with Haaland scoring the crucial goal in the 87th minute to secure progression.
