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Ivory Coast vs Norway Predictions - Norway backed to defeat Ivory Coast at World Cup

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John Eastwood
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Last updated: 29 Jun 2026

Ivory Coast takes on Norway in a pivotal World Cup knockout match, with both teams showcasing strong group stage performances. While Ivory Coast are buoyed by their historic qualification, Norway's quality upfront, particularly with key players like Haaland, Odegaard, Sorloth, and Nusa returning after being rested, gives them the advantage. Norway's consistent record and attacking strength make them favorites to progress, but Ivory Coast's resilience means a competitive fixture is expected. Predicted lineups suggest both teams are at full strength for the clash.

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  • Norway's star players return after being rested, giving them an edge.
  • Ivory Coast impressed in group stage but Norway are unbeaten in 8 of last 10 matches.
  • Expert prediction: Norway likely to progress to the next round.
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Ivory Coast vs Norway Predictions


These sides had similar group stage results and should be a good match-up. Norway have the edge given their attacking threat with Erling Haaland in particular keen to impress after being rested against France.

  • Ivory Coast lost to Germany during the group phase. 
  • Norway have won two of their last three matches. 
  • Norway are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Head to Head


Ivory Coast and Norway have never met in a competitive international previously.

Ivory Coast Form

 
Ivory Coast come into this clash off the back of a 2-0 victory over Curaçao in their final group stage fixture. They were largely untroubled in the clash, with a goal in each half from Nicolas Pepe earning them the win. 

That result was enough to secure them a place in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in their history. Emerse Fae’s team ended their group stage campaign with two wins from three matches. 

While the Ivory Coast will be on a high after reaching the knockout phase, their only loss in the competition may be a source of concern. The Elephants suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their second group fixture despite taking the lead through Franck Kessie.

Norway Form


Norway are coming off a 4-1 defeat to France in their final group stage fixture. They were no match for the two-time world champions, with Thelo Aasgaard’s first-half effort proving to be a mere consolation.
 
While manager Stale Solbakken would have preferred to maintain their momentum, there is some context to the performance as Norway rested some of their big guns. Erling Haaland, Martin Odergaard, and Alexander Sorloth did not feature against France, while Antonio Nusa only had a few minutes off the bench. 

Despite that result, Norway will be pleased with their overall showings at the World Cup. They began their campaign with two straight wins, including a 3-2 victory over West African side Senegal.

Ivory Coast vs Norway News and Predicted Lineups 


Ivory Coast (4-2-3-1): Yahia Fofana; Guela Doue, Odilon Kossounou, Ousmane Diomande, Christopher Operi; Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare; Yan Diomande, Nicolas Pepe, Amad Diallo; Ange-Yoane Bonny.

Ivory Coast have no injuries and suspensions heading into this clash and could stick with the team that beat Curaçao. Kossounou and Diomande should continue their partnership in central defence, while Diallo and Pepe are expected to feature in attack. 

Norway (4-3-3): Orjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Leo Ostigard, Torbjorn Heggem, David Wolfe; Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Martin Odegaard, Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland. 

Having made wholesale changes to the team in their final group fixture, Norway are set to have their big guns back for this one. Haaland, Odegaard, Sorloth and Nusa are expected to start while Nyland should return between the sticks.

Verdict

Ivory Coast are a difficult side to face and have shown they can cause problems for the big sides.

However, Norway have the extra quality to overcome tricky teams, and with their top players all rested ahead of this one, they should do enough to progress to the next stage.

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John Eastwood

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.


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