In a thrilling Round of 32 matchup at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway edged out Ivory Coast 2-1, thanks to a late winner from striker Erik Botheim in the 88th minute. Mohamed Kaba's 22nd-minute opener for Ivory Coast was cancelled out by Joshua King's 51st-minute equalizer. The victory sends Norway into the Round of 16 for the first time in their history.