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