Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast

BBC News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 19:40 UTC 1 min read

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

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