Norway starting lineup vs Ivory Coast confirmed as Erling Haaland named for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match
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The Vikings will be slight favourites in tonight’s Round of 32 match.
Norway take on Ivory Coast in a Round of 32 clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30. The Scandinavian side returned to the flagship tournament after a gap of 28 years and qualified for the knockouts as the Group I runners-up.
The Vikings began their campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of Iraq, with Erling Haaland netting a brace. The Manchester City striker scored twice again in the next match against Senegal, which ended in a 3-2 win for Stale Solbakken’s side.
Despite a 4-1 loss to France on the final matchday, the Red, White and Blue secured a place in the last 32. Despite being slight favourites in tonight’s game, the European side will face a tough test against an in-form Ivorian team.
Let’s look at the Norway confirmed lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Ivory Coast:
Norway (4-2-3-1): Orjan Nyland; Marcus Holmgren Pederson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe; Sander Berge, Patrick Berg; Alexander Sorloth, Martin Odegaard (c), Antonio Nusa; Erling Haaland.
Substitutes: Egil Selvik (gk), Sander Tangvik (gk), Fredrik Andre Bjorkan, Henrik Falchener, Leo Ostigard, Sondre Klingen Langas, Fredrik Aursnes, Julian Ryerson, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb.
Thoughts on the lineup
Solbakken will be without Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson, who is out with a thigh injury. As a result, Torino’s attacking full-back Marcus Holmgren Pedersen starts in that position, with David Moller Wolfe starting on the left.
The experienced centre-back pairing of Kristoffer Ajer and Torbjorn Heggem will protect Orjan Nyland in goal. Fulham’s defensive midfielder Sander Berge partners with Patrick Berg in the two-man midfield pivot.
Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard starts in an advanced role, tasked with breaking down the Ivorian defence. Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth slots in at right wing. Antonio Nusa, who has been a revelation down the left flank, starts, along with talismanic centre-forward Erling Haaland.
When is Ivory Coast vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The Round of 32 clash is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In India, the match will kick off at 10:30 PM IST.
How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ivory Coast match in India?
Fans in India can watch live on Zee5 (premium subscription required) or on Unite8 Sports TV channels.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.