Antonio Nusa scored in the first half to give Norway a 1-0 lead over Ivory Coast. If the result holds, Norway advances to the World Cup round of 16.

Tuesday started with drama and ended with two nations looking primed for deep runs in this World Cup as Norway, France and Mexico all booked places in the next round.

Erling Haaland starred again as his winner sent Norway past Ivory Coast for the country's first knockout round win in their history.

All four teams of Group E are still in the race for a spot in the World Cup's round of 32. While Germany have already clinched a place in the next round after winning the two opening games of the group,

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Ivory Coast fell to a late defeat in their first-ever World Cup knockout match, losing 2-1 to Norway in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium.

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