Ivory Coast out as Norway win 2–1 in the last 32

Ivory Coast's historic World Cup run is over. Norway won 2–1 in the round of 32 in Arlington, ending the nation's first-ever knockout-stage appearance at the tournament. The Ivorians reached the last 32 after finishing second in Group E behind Germany, but Erling Haaland and company proved too strong on the day. Gervinho had warned before the match that the biggest threat was internal, not the Norwegian striker, and the narrow margin suggests a contest decided by fine details. Brazil await Norway in the last 16 after Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner against Japan.