Haaland scores late as Norway send Ivory Coast out of World Cup - ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas — Erling Haaland sent Norway into a round-of-16 World Cup clash with Brazil by scoring an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast.
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Haaland shakes off Ivory Coast shackles to haul Norway into World Cup last 16
ARLINGTON, Texas: With his team on the ropes and heading towards extra time, Norway's Erling Haaland burst to life to fire his side into the World Cup last 16 in a far-from-vintage performance that will still go down in history.
Inexperience proves costly for young Ivory Coast outfit, says coach
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 : Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae says inexperience let down his youthful side as they gave away a goal four minutes from time to exit the World Cup at the hands of Norway on Tuesday.
France reshuffle left flank against Sweden, Digne and Barcola start
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, June 30 : France coach Didier Deschamps reshuffled his left flank for France's World Cup last-32 clash with Sweden on Wednesday, handing full back Lucas Digne and forward Bradley Barcola spots in the starting lineup.
Haaland the hero again as Norway edge Ivory Coast to advance at World Cup
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 : Erling Haaland shattered Ivory Coast's World Cup hopes on Tuesday, netting an 86th-minute winner that sent Norway into the last 16 with a 2-1 victory at Dallas Stadium.
Erling Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup knockout win, date with 5-time champion Brazil
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
Brazil's Paqueta suffers muscle injury, doubtful for round of 16
June 30 : Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta suffered a muscle injury to the back of his left thigh during their 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 on Monday, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Tuesday.
Sweden face France’s attacking firepower at the World Cup
LOS ANGELES: France unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a last-32 tie at the World Cup on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland will try to fire Norway past the Ivory Coast into the next round. Co-hosts Mexico meanwhile bid to continue their journey in front of a fervent crowd at the Estadio Azteca when they take on Ecuador. The Swedish defense is bracing to face not only Kylian Mbappe, who has scored four times already in this tournament, but also Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, who notched a hat-trick in a 4-1 win against Norway in the group stage. Completing the French trio is Michael Olize, whose runs at defenders have been creating havoc. With attacking swagger and midfield flair, Les Bleus appear well-placed to reach their third final in as many World Cups. The only question mark might be their defense — and Sweden have their own high-profile forward line who will try to unlock it, although Premier League duo Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have not fully fired yet at this tournament. If France get past Sweden, they will face not Germany — who were beaten in a penalty shootout for the first time in World Cup history on Monday — but their conquerors Paraguay. France coach Didier Deschamps said Sweden had “nothing to lose.” “Sweden are playing for their survival. Obviously they will do everything to win the game,” Deschamps said on Monday. “We need to stay humble, maintain our determination and concentration.