Erling Haaland delivered Norway's knockout stage ticket with an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast in Arlington, Texas. The Manchester City striker converted Patrick Berg's pass from close range to secure a 2-1 victory and set up a round-of-16 clash with Brazil at MetLife Stadium.

Haaland's goal lifted his tournament tally to five in three matches, placing him within one goal of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. His strike extended a remarkable run of scoring in every Norway competitive match since October 2024, accumulating 25 goals across 13 games.

Norway led early through Antonio Nusa's 39th-minute curler, but Manchester United's Amad Diallo equalized with a brilliant solo effort in the 74th minute. Haaland had been largely anonymous until the decisive moment, highlighting his clinical finishing when it mattered most.

The Norwegians carry momentum into their Brazil showdown, having remained unbeaten in four previous meetings with the Seleção. Their only World Cup encounter came in 1998 when Norway emerged 2-1 victors.