Ivory Coast vs Norway: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

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Norway finished second in Group I after wins over Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2) came before a heavy 4-1 loss to France, for which head coach Stale Solbakken surprisingly made 10 changes.

Neither Erling Haaland nor Martin Odegaard featured against Les Bleus, so should be well-rested for this knockout tie. Haaland scored twice against both Senegal and Iraq, taking his tally for the tournament so far to four as he features behind Lionel Messi in a star-studded race for the Golden Boot.

Ivory Coast qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time ever by finishing second in Group E. They secured wins over Ecuador (1-0) and debutants Curacao (2-0), but lost 2-1 to Germany after a dramatic stoppage-time goal.

Ivory Coast vs Norway is scheduled for a 6pm BST kick-off on Tuesday June 30, 2026.

The match will take place at Dallas Stadium.

Where to watch Ivory Coast vs Norway for FREE

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live and free-to-air on BBC One, with coverage starting at 5.30pm BST.

Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport website.

Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with the BBC iPlayer and ITVX app.

Ivory Coast vs Norway team news

Nicolas Pepe was restored to the Ivory Coast starting lineup by Emerse Fae against Curacao and rewarded his coach with two goals. He should start again here, alongside Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande.

Right-back Wilfried Singo missed the Curacao match and is doubtful again.

Ivory Coast squad: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Alban Lafont, Emmanuel Agbadou, Clément Akpa, Ousmane Diomande, Guela Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Wilfried Singo, Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulaï, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Jean-Michaël Seri, Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakité, Yan Diomande, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pépé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi

Leader: Norway will restore captain Martin Odegaard to their starting lineup against Ivory Coast

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The planned absences of Haaland and Odegaard against France - plus the likes of Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth - means they have rested for a week between games.

Norway left-back Julian Ryerson was injured against Senegal and could miss out.

Norway squad: Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, Leo Skiri Ostigard, Julian Ryerson, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, David Moller Wolfe, Fredrik Bjorkan, Sondre Langas, Henrik Falchener, Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Thelo Aasgaard, Morten Thorsby, Erling Braut Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, Jorgen Strand Larsen

Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction

We expect an entertaining and dramatic game - one likely to be decided by Haaland, who has looked as deadly as usual at this tournament so far.

He should add to his four-goal tally and put Norway through to the last 16.

Pepe, Amad and Diomande are likely to hit back plenty, but the Ivorians’ defence may let them down in the end.

Norway to win, 4-2.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

These two nations have never played each other before.

Ivory Coast vs Norway match odds

Ivory Coast to win: 29/10

Norway to win: 1/1

Draw: 5/2

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