Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Both teams finished second in their groups with six points, but they enter the match with different histories. Norway rested almost all of its key players, including Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, in their last match against France (1-4), and they will now return to the lineup in full form. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, played with its core in the decisive match against Curaçao (2-0), and its key players, such as Nicolas Pepe and Yann Diomande, are in excellent form.
Considering the attacking potential of both teams, a bet on both teams scoring looks very compelling. Norway, with Haaland and Sørloth in attack, is capable of scoring against any defense, while Ivory Coast, in turn, has already shown it can cause problems even for Germany. However, the "elephants" don't always have a consistent defense, which almost guarantees a goal against such an opponent. Furthermore, in every match between these teams in the tournament, a "both teams to score" bet was placed.
The match promises to be open and high-scoring. The Norwegians will be on top and have every chance to score, while the African team, featuring Diomande and Pepe, can respond on the counterattack. Both teams have already achieved their historic goals by advancing to the playoffs, so they will play with a relaxed attitude. The likelihood of a mutually successful goal in this encounter is considered very high.
