Washington, June.30 (SANA)Norway secured its seat in theFIFA World Cup 2026last 16 after defeating Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium in the Round of 32.

Norway took the lead in the 39th minute through Antonio Nusa before Côte d’Ivoire equalized in the 74th minute with a goal from Amadou Diallo.

Erling Haaland scored the decisive winner in the 85th minute to send Norway into the round of 16.

Norway will face Brazil in the last 16 after the South American side advanced with a 2-1 victory over Japan.