Norway will face Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing second in Group I.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. FIFA’s match schedule lists Côte d’Ivoire against the Group I runners-up in Dallas on June 30.

Norway vs Senegal – Tuesday, June 30, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. AI-generated editorial illustration created for the Document Media.

Norway had already secured a place in the last 32 before Friday’s final group match against France, allowing coach Ståle Solbakken to rest several key players, including Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.

France won the match 4–1 and finished top of Group I. Ousmane Dembélé scored three first-half goals before Désiré Doué added a fourth late on. Thelo Aasgaard scored Norway’s only goal.

Norway’s knockout opponent was confirmed after Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2–0 to finish second in Group E. Nicolas Pépé scored both goals for Ivory Coast.

The winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway will advance to the Round of 16.