Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway Round 32, Kickoff Time, Team News, Lineups, How to Watch

Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway: FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Kickoff time, , Team News, Lineups How to Watch

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continues with an intriguing knockout clash as Côte d'Ivoire face Norway on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The winner will secure a place in the Round of 16, while the loser will see their World Cup campaign come to an end.

Côte d'Ivoire reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group E, while Norway advanced as the Group I runners-up. With both teams boasting exciting attacking talent, fans can expect an entertaining contest in Arlington, Texas.

When is Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway?

The Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway Round of 32 match will be played on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.


Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway Round 32 Kickoff Time?

Kickoff Times:

• 12:00 PM CT (Dallas Local Time)
• 1:00 PM ET
• 5:00 PM GMT (Yamoussoukro)
• 7:00 PM CEST (Oslo)

Where is Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway?

The match will take place at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, Texas, USA, one of the host venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How to Watch Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway Live

Fans around the world can watch the match through FIFA's official broadcast partners.

United States

• FOX
• FOX One
• Live Streaming: Fox Sports App

Norway

• NRK
• TV2

Côte d'Ivoire

• RTI

International

Viewers in other countries should check FIFA's official broadcast partners and local TV listings for live coverage and streaming options.

Côte d'Ivoire Team News

Head coach Emerse Faé heads into the knockout stage with confidence after his side's impressive 2-0 victory over Curaçao in the final group match.

Winger Nicolas Pépé starred with a brace and is expected to lead the attack alongside the pace and creativity of Amad Diallo and Yan Diomandé. Midfield trio Franck Kessié, Jean Michaël Seri, and Ibrahim Sangaré will be tasked with controlling possession against Norway's talented midfield.

Norway Team News

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken rotated almost his entire starting lineup during the final group-stage defeat to France, making 10 changes to keep his key players fresh for the knockout rounds.

With stars including Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Alexander Sørloth expected to return, Norway will hope their attacking quality can outweigh recent defensive concerns.

Predicted Lineups

Côte d'Ivoire Predicted XI (4-3-3)

Yahia Fofana; Guéla Doué, Evan Ndicka, Odilon Kossounou, Ghislain Konan; Franck Kessié, Jean Michaël Seri, Ibrahim Sangaré; Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé, Nicolas Pépé.

Norway Predicted XI (4-3-3)

Ørjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Leo Østigård, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, David Møller Wolfe; Morten Thorsby, Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard; Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth.

Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever senior men's international meeting between Côte d'Ivoire and Norway, making it a historic fixture in FIFA World Cup history.

Although the two nations have never met at senior men's level, their women's teams previously faced each other at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, where Norway claimed a 3-1 victory.

Match Preview

Norway enter the Round of 32 with one of the tournament's most dangerous attacks. Erling Haaland has already scored four goals in the competition, while Martin Ødegaard continues to dictate play from midfield.

However, Norway's defense has shown vulnerability after conceding six goals across matches against Senegal and France.

Côte d'Ivoire possess plenty of attacking quality themselves, with Amad Diallo, Nicolas Pépé, and Yan Diomandé capable of exploiting space on the counterattack. Their pace in transition could pose significant problems for Norway's back line.

Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway Prediction

Norway have more experience at this level and possess world-class attacking talent led by Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. However, Côte d'Ivoire's speed and direct style make them a dangerous opponent capable of creating chances throughout the match.

Expect an open and entertaining knockout encounter with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Norway 3-2 Côte d'Ivoire

What's at Stake?

The winner will advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, moving one step closer to the quarter-finals and keeping their hopes of lifting football's biggest trophy alive. The losing side will be eliminated from the tournament.

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