Haaland Scores, Norway Earns First Knockout Win

Norway secured a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, marking their first knockout win in World Cup history. The match featured a left‑corner strike from Antonio Nusa and a clinical left‑footed flick from Erling Haaland, while Ørjan Nyland saved a stoppage‑time free kick to seal the win. tbzikra.com

The result guarantees Norway a place in the Round of 16 against Brazil, underscoring the nation’s rising status in international football and the impact of key players such as Haaland and Ødegaard.