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Ladbrokes previews Ivory Coast vs Norway in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, June 30, with the game taking place at 6:00pm.
Norway are tipped to progress to the World Cup last 16, with Erling Haaland backed to continue his superb goalscoring form.
Nicolas Pepe, fresh off scoring twice in Ivory Coast's last match, is tipped to test the Norway goalkeeper in this knockout clash.

Ladbrokes brings you an in-depth match preview for Ivory Coast vs Norway at the 2026 World Cup, including predictions and bet builder tips.
Norway head into the knockout stages in confident mood despite ending the group phase with a 4-1 defeat to France.
The Norwegians had already secured qualification before that game and opted to rest several key players, including Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, who both remained unused substitutes.
Ivory Coast, meanwhile, have enjoyed an impressive tournament of their own but arrive having lost two of their last four matches in all competitions, setting up what promises to be a fascinating last-32 encounter.
With a place in the last 16 on the line, read on for our in-depth Ivory Coast vs Norway bet builder, and don't forget to check out our complete preview of every single World Cup knockout match.
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Fixture: Ivory Coast vs Norway
Competition: World Cup Round of 32
Date: Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
Kick-off: 18:00 BST
Venue: Texas Stadium, USA
Our prediction: Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Fofana / Doue, Diomande, Kossounou, Konan / Sangare, Kessie, Oulai / Pepe, Diallo, Diomande
Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Nyland / Aursnes, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe / Berge, Odegaard, Berg / Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa
This is one of the toughest knockout ties to call, but we're backing Norway to edge it and book their place in the last 16.
The Scandinavians lost just one of their three World Cup group games, with that defeat coming against France after qualification had already been secured.
Several key players, including Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, were rested entirely for that match, meaning Norway should head into this game fresh.
Prior to that defeat, Norway had gone five matches unbeaten, while their unbeaten run in competitive fixtures stood at 12 matches dating back to October 2024.
Ivory Coast have shown plenty of quality themselves, but with two defeats in their last four matches, we're backing Norway's greater experience and attacking firepower to prove decisive.
Norway have been one of the tournament's most entertaining sides so far.
They've scored ten goals in their three World Cup matches, averaging 3.33 goals per game, but have also conceded seven times during that spell.
When Norway play, goals tend to follow.
Ivory Coast have also impressed going forward, scoring in each of their World Cup matches so far, including against Germany.
Although the Elephants have kept two clean sheets at the tournament, Norway's attacking intent should create an open game.
Both teams to score has landed in nine of Norway's last ten matches and in half of Ivory Coast's last ten, making this another strong selection.
Erling Haaland arrives in outstanding form for both club and country.
The Man City striker has scored five goals across his last four appearances and continues to produce remarkable numbers whenever he pulls on a Norway shirt.
Haaland scored 16 goals across Norway's eight World Cup qualifying matches, averaging two goals per game during that campaign.
Overall, he averages more than a goal per international appearance for Norway, and we expect him to add to that tally in this knockout tie.
Nicolas Pepe has enjoyed an encouraging tournament and looks capable of causing Norway problems.
The former Arsenal winger is averaging 0.7 shots on target per game at this World Cup despite only starting two matches.
Pepe heads into this fixture after scoring twice against Curacao in Ivory Coast's final group game, giving him plenty of confidence ahead of the knockout stages.
Norway's attacking style often leaves opportunities at the other end, and with the Norwegians expected to dominate possession, Pepe should find space on the counterattack.
We're backing the Ivory Coast winger to test the goalkeeper at least once.
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