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‘The greatest goalscorer’: Praise for Erling Haaland after striker steers Norway into World Cup’s last 16

Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Ivory Coast and Norway at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Inexperience proves costly for young Ivory Coast outfit, says coach

Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo (second from left) celebrating after scoring his team’s first goal during their game against Norway on June 30.

Erling Haaland shakes off Ivory Coast shackles to haul Norway into World Cup last 16

epa13076180 Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Ivory Coast against Norway, in Dallas, USA, 30 June 2026. EPA/ALBERT PENA

Norway’s Erling Haaland holds centre stage but Ivory Coast look to steal his thunder in World Cup clash

Erling Haaland has impressed on his World Cup debut so far.

Germany committed ‘tactical suicide’ in World Cup defeat by Ecuador, says Julian Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann during his side’s 2-1 World Cup loss against Ecuador at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 25.

Ivory Coast coach ‘disappointed’ in Bastian Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ remarks

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae (above) was asked to respond to analysis given by former German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on German public TV.

Ivory Coast advance in World Cup, as Nicolas Pepe scores twice to send tiny Curacao home

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Curacao v Ivory Coast - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 25, 2026
Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Ivory Coast chase runners-up slot while Curacao eye upset

Curacao's goalkeeper Eloy Room has been strong in front of goal.

Germany go for three out of three against Ecuador in World Cup to keep up winning momentum

Germany are aiming to stretch their winning run to 12 consecutive games.

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room delivers ‘unbelievable’ performance in 0-0 World Cup draw with Ecuador

Curacao's Eloy Room in action as he makes a save from Ecuador's Willian Pacho.

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