Erling Haaland’s late goal extended his incredible record of scoring as Norway knocks Ivory Coast out of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Manchester United forward, who was rested for Norway’s 4-1 group defeat against France in Boston last Friday, took his World Cup goals tally to five in three games and moved him to within one goal of Lionel Messi in the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot prize for its top scorer.
Norway had taken a first-half lead when winger Antonio Nusa curled a stunning strike past Ivorian goalkeeper Yaris Fofana in the 39th minute.
But Manchester United winger Ahmad Diallo levelled the scoreline on 74 minutes with an outstanding solo goal to keep Ivory Coast in the game.
Haaland had been quiet until that point, but the 25-year-old delivered once again for his country when he converted Patrick Berg’s pass from close range four minutes from the end of the game.
