Côte d’Ivoire face Norway on Tuesday, June 30 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in the Round of 32 of the Football World Cup in 2026, the first knockout test for two nations making long awaited returns to the tournament.
This is the first ever meeting between these two nations at any level, and the winner advances to a Round of 16 meeting with either Brazil or Japan.
In this blog, you will find everything you need to know about how to watch and stream Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway online, along with team news, kick-off times, broadcast options, squad details, and tactical analysis.
Key Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Kick-off Time: 1 p.m. EDT (12 p.m. CDT local / 10 a.m. PDT / 6 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. GMT)
- Venue: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington, Texas
- Where to Watch: FOX and FOX One (USA) | BBC One and BBC iPlayer (UK) | SBS (Australia) | TSN and RDS (Canada) | Zee5 (India)
Where to Watch Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway Football World Cup Match?
FOX and FOX One carry the match in the United States, while BBC One and BBC iPlayer hold UK rights, with SBS covering Australia and TSN and RDS handling Canadian audiences.
FOX and BBC coverage is free to air for license holders and cable subscribers, while Fubo and Sling TV offer free trial access to FOX in the United States.
How to watch Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway with a VPN
If the match is unavailable in your region, a VPN unlocks free access to BBC iPlayer, which carries full coverage of this fixture.
BBC iPlayer is geoblocked to the UK, so viewers outside Britain need a VPN that provides a UK based IP address to access the stream.
Here is a step by step guide.
- Sign up for PureVPN and install the app.
- Connect to a UK server to get a British IP address.
- Visit BBC iPlayer and sign in, or create a free account.
- Search for the Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway match and start streaming live.
Côte d’Ivoire Vs Norway Football World Cup in 2026 Team News
Both sides arrive at this knockout tie with their main attacking weapons fit and rested, though each has lost a regular starter to injury for the fixture.
Côte d’Ivoire Team News
Emerse Faé has led Côte d’Ivoire to their first World Cup knockout appearance, guiding the Elephants back to the tournament after a 12 year absence following their elimination in 2014.
The Elephants opened the scoring in all three of their group games, becoming only the second African nation to achieve that feat at a World Cup, with a 1 to 0 win over Ecuador, a 2 to 1 defeat to Germany after leading at halftime, and a 2 to 0 win over Curaçao.
Defender Wilfried Singo is unavailable for this match through injury, a blow to a back line that also features Evan Ndicka, Odilon Kossounou and Ousmane Diomandé.
Captain Franck Kessié scored against Germany in the group stage and continues to anchor the midfield alongside Ibrahim Sangaré, while Nicolas Pépé scored both goals in the win over Curaçao.
Faé’s side plays a 4 to 3 to 3 system built around a compact mid block, quick ball recovery, and fast transitions through wide forwards Yan Diomandé and Amad Diallo.
Expectations have grown around this young squad, which blends senior figures like Kessié and Jean Michael Seri with breakout talents such as 19 year old Yan Diomandé, fresh off a strong Bundesliga campaign with RB Leipzig.
Norway Team News
Ståle Solbakken has managed Norway since 2020 and has guided the Vikings back to the World Cup for the first time since France 1998, ending a 28 year absence.
Norway topped their qualifying group ahead of Italy with an unbeaten campaign, then opened the tournament with high scoring wins over Iraq and Senegal before a heavily rotated side lost 4 to 1 to France in a game that did not affect their progress to the knockouts.
Right back Julian Ryerson is unavailable for this match through injury, with Marcus Holmgren Pedersen the likely replacement at full back.
Erling Haaland was rested for the France match but scored four goals in Norway’s first two group games and remains the team’s primary attacking threat.
Captain Martin Ødegaard, who also sat out part of the France game as a precaution, returns to orchestrate a midfield that also features Sander Berge and Fredrik Aursnes.
Solbakken’s side plays a 4 to 3 to 3 formation, with Alexander Sørloth and Antonio Nusa supporting Haaland in attack and Ødegaard dropping deep to dictate tempo from midfield.
Côte d’Ivoire World Cup squad
- Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Alban Lafont
- Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Christopher Opéri, Ousmane Diomandé, Guéla Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo, Evan Ndicka
- Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulaï, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Jean Michael Seri
- Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakité, Yan Diomandé, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pépé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi
Norway World Cup squad
- Goalkeepers: Ørjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik
- Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, David Møller Wolfe, Fredrik Bjørkan, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, Leo Østigard, Sondre Langås, Henrik Falchener
- Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard
- Forwards: Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge
Côte d’Ivoire VS Norway Match Preview
Côte d’Ivoire and Norway meet for the first time at any level on June 30 at Dallas Stadium, with both nations chasing a first World Cup knockout win since their respective long awaited returns to the tournament.
The Elephants reached the round of 32 after a group stage built on early goals and defensive discipline, while Norway arrive on the back of two emphatic group wins and a deliberately low key defeat to France that cost them nothing.
The stakes are significant for both. Côte d’Ivoire have never advanced beyond the World Cup group stage in four appearances, and Norway have not played a knockout match at the tournament since reaching the round of 16 in 1998.
Tactical Outlook
Côte d’Ivoire are expected to sit in a compact mid block and look to spring quickly through Yan Diomandé and Amad Diallo on the counter, denying Norway space to build through midfield.
Norway will look to dominate possession through Ødegaard, Berge and Aursnes, feeding Haaland and Sørloth in behind a defense that will miss the pace of the injured Wilfried Singo.
The key individual matchup pits Evan Ndicka and Odilon Kossounou against Erling Haaland, a duel that could decide whether Norway’s attack finds the service it needs.
Côte d’Ivoire need an early goal to force Norway out of their patient build up, while Norway need Ødegaard to control tempo and create the chances Haaland thrives on finishing.
Football World Cup in 2026 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick off |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 | South Africa vs Canada | Los Angeles | 19:00 GMT |
| June 29 | Brazil vs Japan | Houston | 17:00 GMT |
| June 29 | Germany vs Paraguay | Boston | 20:30 GMT |
| June 29 | Netherlands vs Morocco | Monterrey | 01:00 GMT (June 30) |
| June 30 | Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway | Dallas | 17:00 GMT |
| June 30 | France vs Sweden | New York/NJ | 21:00 GMT |
| June 30 | Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico City | 02:00 GMT (July 1) |
| July 1 | England vs Congo DR | Atlanta | TBC |
| July 1 | Belgium vs Senegal | Seattle | TBC |
| July 2 | United States vs Bosnia Herzegovina | Santa Clara | TBC |
| July 2 | Spain vs Austria | Los Angeles | TBC |
| July 3 | Portugal vs Croatia | Toronto | TBC |
2026 Football World Cup Preview
This year’s 2026 Football World Cup is shaping up to be the most ambitious and expansive edition of football’s grandest stage. The 23rd edition of the tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
For the first time ever, three nations are co-hosting the Football World Cup; a milestone that reflects both the scale of the event and the growing global footprint of the beautiful game.
2026 Football World Cup Format Explained: 48 Nations, 104 Matches
An expanded Football World Cup will feature 48 teams, 16 more than in Qatar 2022, and take place across three host nations for the first time. This expansion fundamentally changes the tournament’s structure.
The competition consists of 12 groups of four teams, with each team playing three matches in their respective groups. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams across the tournament advance to the knockout Round of 32.
With 32 teams advancing, the knockout stage now includes a Round of 32, a Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, meaning there will be 104 matches in total, 40 more than in Qatar. As a result, this Football World Cup lasts 39 days instead of the roughly 32 days of previous tournaments.
16 Host Cities Across 3 Nations in the 2026 Football World Cup
There are 16 host cities in total, with 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
The cities where games take place include Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Monterrey, Mexico City, and Guadalajara in Mexico; and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, and New York/New Jersey in the United States.
The opening match was especially historic. The tournament kicked off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico faced South Africa, making it one of the most iconic venues in Football World Cup history and the first stadium to host games at three different men’s Football World Cups.
The final is set for an equally iconic setting. The knockout stage will conclude with the final, to be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
The Stars to Watch in the 2026 Football World Cup
The 2026 Football World Cup features a massive mix of established superstars and next-generation talent. Here are the names central to the tournament conversation:
Established Legends
- Lionel Messi — Argentina’s captain, widely expected to play his final Football World Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Portugal’s all-time icon, also likely bowing out on the biggest stage
Elite Europeans
- Kylian Mbappé — France’s generational superstar and title favourite
- Erling Haaland — Norway’s goal machine making his Football World Cup debut
- Jude Bellingham — England’s midfield engine and creative force
- Jamal Musiala — Germany’s technically gifted young star
- Lamine Yamal — Spain’s teenage sensation
- Harry Kane — England’s all-time top scorer hunting major honours
South American Powerhouses
- Vinícius Júnior — Brazil’s electric winger and Ballon d’Or contender
- Federico Valverde — Uruguay’s tireless and technically brilliant midfielder
North American Heroes
- Alphonso Davies — Canada’s captain and fan favourite on home soil
- Christian Pulisic — The face of US soccer playing in front of a home crowd
African Star
- Mohamed Salah — Egypt’s legendary forward bringing vast club experience to the global stage
For Messi and Ronaldo, this will likely be their final Football World Cups, giving the tournament an unmistakably emotional dimension as two of the greatest players in football history bow out on the grandest stage.
2026 Football World Cup Knockout Stage: The Road to the Final
The knockout stage of the 2026 Football World Cup is the second and final stage of the competition, played from June 28 to July 19, 2026. The top two teams from each of the twelve groups, along with the best eight third-place teams, have advanced to compete in a single-elimination tournament.
The 2026 World Cup is ready to enter its knockout stage. Here's how the tournament's next phase differs from the group stage. https://t.co/ZUtq2tVWQo
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) June 28, 2026
Football World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Schedule
| Round | Date | Match / Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | June 28 | Canada vs. South Africa |
| Round of 32 | Monday, June 29 | Brazil vs. Japan |
| Round of 32 | Monday, June 29 | Germany vs. Paraguay |
| Round of 32 | Monday, June 29 | Netherlands vs. Morocco |
| Round of 32 | Tuesday, June 30 | Ivory Coast vs. Norway |
| Round of 32 | Tuesday, June 30 | France vs. Sweden |
| Round of 32 | Tuesday, June 30 | Mexico vs. Ecuador |
| Round of 32 | Wednesday, July 1 | England vs. DR Congo |
| Round of 32 | Wednesday, July 1 | Belgium vs. Senegal |
| Round of 32 | Wednesday, July 1 | USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Round of 32 | Thursday, July 2 | Spain vs. Austria |
| Round of 32 | Friday, July 3 | Portugal vs. Croatia |
| Round of 32 | Friday, July 3 | Switzerland vs. Algeria |
| Round of 32 | Friday, July 3 | Australia vs. Egypt |
| Round of 32 | Friday, July 3 | Argentina vs. Cape Verde |
| Round of 32 | Friday, July 3 | Colombia vs. Ghana |
⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Fixtures ⚽
— World of StatHistics (@Stat_Cult) June 28, 2026
🗓️ Sunday, June 28
🇿🇦 South Africa – Canada 🇨🇦 →
🏟️ Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi)
🗓️ Monday, June 29
🔥 🇧🇷 Brazil – Japan 🇯🇵 →
🏟️ Houston Stadium (NRG)
🇩🇪 Germany – Paraguay 🇵🇾 →
🏟️ Boston Stadium (Gillette)
🇳🇱 Netherlands –… pic.twitter.com/Upoc5irwla
2026 Football World Cup Host Stadiums
| Stadium Name | Host City | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Stadium | Toronto | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 45,000 |
| BC Place Vancouver | Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | 54,000 |
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico City, Mexico | 83,000 |
| Estadio Guadalajara | Guadalajara | Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | 48,000 |
| Estadio Monterrey | Monterrey | Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico | 53,500 |
| Atlanta Stadium | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 75,000 |
| Boston Stadium | Boston | Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA | 65,000 |
| Dallas Stadium | Dallas | Arlington, Texas, USA | 94,000 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston | Houston, Texas, USA | 72,000 |
| Kansas City Stadium | Kansas City | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | 73,000 |
| Los Angeles Stadium | Los Angeles | Inglewood, California, USA | 70,000 |
| Miami Stadium | Miami | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA | 65,000 |
| MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | 82,500 |
| Philadelphia Stadium | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | 69,000 |
| San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) | San Francisco Bay Area | Santa Clara, California, USA | 71,000 |
| Seattle Stadium | Seattle | Seattle, Washington, USA | 69,000 |
Mexico has 3 stadiums like this and still got just 13 matches to host and USA is hosting 78 matches.
— Rahul Raj (@RahulRajVerse) June 28, 2026
Mexico is definitely Robbed😢😭 pic.twitter.com/HMyhQJ1Xhk
Prize Money and Commercial Scale of the 2026 Football World Cup
The prize money for this Football World Cup was confirmed at an official meeting in Doha. The prize fund is up 50 per cent on that of the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar, and each team also receives $1.5m to cover preparation costs, meaning every team is guaranteed at least $10.5m.
The United States last hosted the men’s Football World Cup in 1994, and that tournament still holds the record as the most attended Football World Cup with 3.6 million fans. That record will certainly be shattered in 2026 with fans entering turnstiles in three countries.
2026 Football World Cup Official Broadcasters
| Country/Region | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | ATN |
| Albania | TV Klan |
| Algeria | ENTV |
| Andorra | RTVE, M6, Mediapro/DAZN |
| Angola | Z Sports |
| Argentina | Telefe, TV Pública, TyC Sports |
| Armenia | Fast Sports |
| Aruba | Telearuba |
| Australia | SBS |
| Austria | ORF, ServusTV, Magenta Sport |
| Azerbaijan | İTV |
| Bangladesh | TBA |
| Belize | Nexgen |
| Belgium | VRT, RTBF |
| Bolivia | Red Uno, Unitel, Entel, Tigo Sports |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Arena Sport |
| Brazil | Grupo Globo, CazéTV, SBT/N Sports |
| Brunei | TBA |
| Bulgaria | BNT |
| Cambodia | Hang Meas |
| Canada | Bell Media |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports |
| Chile | Chilevisión |
| China | CCTV, Migu, Xiaohongshu |
| Colombia | Caracol, RCN, Win Sports |
| Costa Rica | Teletica, Tigo Sports |
| Croatia | HRT |
| Curaçao | Nos Pais Television |
| Cyprus | Sigma TV |
| Czechia | ČT, TV Nova |
| Denmark | DR, TV2 |
| Dominican Republic | CDN 37, Pio Deportes |
| Ecuador | Teleamazonas |
| El Salvador | TCS, Tigo Sports |
| Estonia | TV3 Estonia, ERR |
| Ethiopia | Hagerie TV |
| Fiji | FBC |
| Finland | Yle, MTV3 |
| France (Metropolitan) | M6, beIN Sports |
| France (Ultramarine) | Antenne Réunion, La 1ère |
| Georgia | Setanta Sports, Rustavi 2 |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, Magenta Sport |
| Ghana | ChannelOne TV |
| Greece | ERT |
| Guatemala | Albavisión, Tigo Sports |
| Haiti | TNH |
| Honduras | Televicentro, Tigo Sports |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | MTVA |
| Iceland | RÚV |
| India | Unite8 Sports (Zee) |
| Indonesia | TVRI, FolaPlay, Telkomsel |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Israel | KAN, Charlton |
| Italy | RAI, DAZN |
| Ivory Coast | RTI, NCI |
| Jamaica | TVJ |
| Japan | NHK, Nippon TV, Fuji TV, DAZN |
| Kazakhstan | QAZTRK |
| Kenya | Azam TV |
| Kosovo | RTK, TV Vala, Arena Sport |
| Kyrgyzstan | KTRK, Beeline Ukmush TV |
| Laos | TBA |
| Latvia | TV3 Latvia |
| Liechtenstein | SRG SSR |
| Lithuania | TV3 Lithuania |
| Luxembourg | RTBF, M6, ARD, ZDF |
| Macau | TDM |
| Malawi | Azam TV |
| Malaysia | RTM, Unifi TV |
| Maldives | ICE Networks |
| Malta | Television Malta |
| Mauritius | MBC |
| Mexico | TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca |
| MENA | beIN Sports |
| Mongolia | EduTV, National Television, Suld TV, MNB, Mobihome VOO |
| Montenegro | RTCG, Arena Sport |
| Morocco | SNRT |
| Mozambique | Miramar, Z Sports |
| Myanmar | TBA |
| Nepal | Himalaya Sports, Dgo |
| Netherlands | NOS |
| New Zealand | TVNZ |
| Nicaragua | Grupo Ratensa, Tigo Sports |
| North Macedonia | Arena Sport |
| Norway | NRK, TV2 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad |
| Panama | RPC/COS, TVN Media, Tigo Sports |
| Paraguay | Trece, GEN TV |
| Peru | América Televisión |
| Philippines | Aleph Arena, TAP DMV, Cignal PPV |
| Poland | TVP |
| Portugal | Sport TV, RTP, SIC, TVI, LiveModeTV |
| Romania | Antena |
| Russia | Match TV |
| Rwanda | Azam TV |
| Saint Lucia | Winners Sports TV |
| San Marino | RAI, DAZN |
| Senegal | RTS |
| Serbia | PTC, Arena Sport |
| Singapore | Mediacorp |
| Slovakia | RTVS, TV JOJ |
| Slovenia | RTV SLO, Arena Sport |
| South Africa | SABC, SportyTV |
| South America | DSports, Disney+ |
| South Korea | JTBC, KBS, NAVER Sports, CHZZK |
| Spain | RTVE, Mediapro/DAZN |
| Sri Lanka | TBA |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | New World TV, SuperSport |
| Suriname | STVS, ATV |
| Sweden | SVT, TV4 |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| Taiwan | ELTA, EBC, TTV |
| Tajikistan | Varzish TV |
| Tanzania | Azam TV |
| Thailand | TBA |
| Timor-Leste | RTTL, ETO |
| Turkey | TRT |
| Turkmenistan | Quest Sports Media |
| Uganda | Azam TV |
| Ukraine | MEGOGO |
| United Kingdom | STV (Central & Northern Scotland), BBC, ITV |
| United States | Fox Sports (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
| Uruguay | Canal 5, Antel TV |
| Uzbekistan | Zo’r TV |
| Vanuatu | VBTC |
| Venezuela | Televen |
| Vietnam | VTV |
| Zambia | Azam TV |
| Zimbabwe | Azam TV |
2026 Football World Cup: A Tournament for the Ages
This year’s 2026 Football World Cup is more than a football tournament; it is a cultural event spanning an entire continent. The tournament is expected to be the largest Football World Cup ever by both attendance and scale, and is also expected to expand the reach of football across North America.
With legendary players potentially playing their last Football World Cups, host nations hungry for glory, and a brand-new format delivering more football than ever before, the summer of 2026 promises to be utterly unforgettable for fans around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
The match kicks off on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a 1 p.m. EDT kickoff.
Côte d’Ivoire finished second in Group E behind Germany, while Norway finished second in Group I behind France.
The Elephants won two of their three group games, beating Ecuador 1 to 0 and Curaçao 2 to 0, with a 2 to 1 defeat to Germany sandwiched in between.
Erling Haaland leads Norway’s attack with four goals in two World Cup appearances so far, supported by Alexander Sørloth and Antonio Nusa.
No, this Round of 32 tie marks the first ever competitive meeting between Côte d’Ivoire and Norway at any level.
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