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Côte d'Ivoire Meets Norway in World Cup 2026 Round of 32
Côte d'Ivoire and Norway face off in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Both teams have made lineup changes ahead of the match.
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Côte d'Ivoire and Norway kick off their World Cup 2026 round-of-32 match at 1pm local time in Dallas. Côte d'Ivoire line up in orange with Yahia Fofana in goal, while Norway wear white. Norway restored most of their first-choice side after resting several players in a 4-1 loss to France. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen and Patrick Berg start, while Erling Haaland returns to the attack.
Match action so far Norway began on the front foot.
Côte d'Ivoire responded with quick passing. Both sides have traded attacks in the opening 20 minutes, with no goals recorded.
Team records entering the match Norway finished second in Group I after two wins and one defeat. Côte d'Ivoire advanced with victories over Ecuador and Curaçao. Referee Jesus Valenzuela of Venezuela is officiating the match.
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