A place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 will be on the line when Ivory Coast face Norway at Dallas Stadium in Texas on June 30. Both teams have enjoyed memorable campaigns so far, setting up what promises to be one of the most competitive ties of the Round of 32.
Ivory Coast made history by qualifying for the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time after finishing second in Group E. Their campaign featured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador, a narrow loss to Germany, and a convincing 2-0 win against Curaçao. Norway also secured second place in Group I, returning to the tournament after a 28-year absence. The Scandinavians defeated Iraq 4-1 and Senegal 3-2 before resting several key players in a 4-1 loss to France, leaving their strongest lineup fresh for the knockout stage.
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Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction for the 2026 World Cup
It is do or die. That is exactly why the prediction below zeroes in on the strongest bet for this knockout World Cup tie.
Here is our pick:
BTTS - Yes
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Norway is tipped to come out on top, with 34% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Ivory Coast vs Norway: head-to-head
Ivory Coast and Norway share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast arrive having already played 3 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Ivory Coast National Team:
At the World Cup:
2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
2 point(s) per game on average
4 goals scored at the World Cup (1.33 per game)
2 goals conceded at the World Cup (0.67 per game)
Ivory Coast National Team in 2026
13 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Seko Fofana with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Simon Adingra with 3
Norway at the 2026 World Cup
Norway go into this tie with 3 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Norway National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
2 point(s) per game on average
8 goals scored at the World Cup (2.67 per game)
7 goals conceded at the World Cup (2.33 per game)
Norway National Team in 2026
11 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Erling Haaland with 16 goal(s)
Most assists: Martin Ødegaard with 7
Ivory Coast vs Norway statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Ivory Coast
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.66 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.17 | 1.57 |
Norway
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 2 | 4 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.38 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.98 | 0.96 |
Ivory Coast vs Norway probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Ivory Coast Probable XI: Yahia Fofana, Guela Doué, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan, Ibrahim Sangaré, Frank Kessié, Seko Fofana, Amad Diallo, Sébastien Haller, Benie Traoré.
Norway Probable XI: Ørjan Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, David Møller Wolfe, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Martin Ødegaard, Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa.
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
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1
Yahia Fofana
Goalkeeper
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2
Ousmane Diomande
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7
Kossonou Odilon
Defender
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8
Franck Kessie
Midfielder
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9
Ange-Yoan Bonny
Forward
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11
Yan Diomande
Forward
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13
Christopher Operi
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15
Amad Diallo Traoré
Forward
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17
Guela Doué
Defender
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18
Ibrahim Sangaré
Midfielder
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19
Nicolas Pépé
Forward
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4
Leo Skiri Ostigard
Defender
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6
Patrick Berg
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11
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Forward
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13
Egil Selvik
Goalkeeper
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14
Fredrik Aursnes
Midfielder
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15
Fredrik Bjørkan
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18
Kristian Thorstvedt
Midfielder
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19
Thelo Aasgaard
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21
Andreas Schjelderup
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22
Oscar Bobb
Forward
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25
Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
Defender
How to watch Ivory Coast vs Norway live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Ivory Coast vs Norway live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 18:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Ivory Coast vs Norway:
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Match details: Ivory Coast vs Norway
🆚 Fixture Ivory Coast vs Norway
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Tuesday, 30/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 18:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue ,
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