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Ivory Coast vs Norway Tickets | World Cup Round of 32
Ivory Coast head to Dallas Stadium in Arlington to begin their knockout campaign against Norway on June 30, with kickoff at 1 pm ET (12 pm CT). As Group E runners-up and reigning African champions, Emerse Faé's Elephants have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the very first time, and they will fancy their chances against a Norway side back at the finals for the first time since 1998. Norway, runners-up in Group I behind France, arrive with Erling Haaland leading the line and that same first-in-a-generation excitement driving them on.
Dallas Stadium, better known as AT&T Stadium and home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, is one of the largest and most spectacular venues at the tournament, with a retractable roof, a 160-foot video board and room for 80,000 fans. With both nations carrying passionate support and so much history on the line, the climate-controlled bowl in Texas should produce a charged atmosphere for a wonderfully open Round of 32 tie.
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Ivory Coast vs Norway Preview & Predictions
Ivory Coast booked their place as Group E runners-up, opening with a 1–0 win over Ecuador before a narrow 2–1 defeat to Germany, then sealing qualification with a composed 2–0 victory over Curaçao. The reigning Africa Cup of Nations winners are well-drilled, physically powerful and dangerous on the break, and reaching the knockouts for the first time has only deepened the belief in Emerse Faé's squad.
Norway advanced as Group I runners-up behind France, beating Iraq 4–1 and edging Senegal 3–2 before resting a host of key men in a 4–1 loss to France with qualification already secured. With Erling Haaland in ruthless form and Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings, Ståle Solbakken's side carry a serious attacking threat and the freshness of a team that protected its stars in the final group game.
This looks one of the most even ties of the Round of 32. Ivory Coast's power and tournament pedigree against Norway's firepower and momentum makes it genuinely hard to call. If the Elephants can contain Haaland and impose their physicality, they have the quality to win — but Norway's cutting edge in the final third could prove decisive in a tight contest.
Key Players to Watch
Ivory Coast look to Sébastien Haller, the striker whose goals fired them to the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title, to lead the line, with Brighton's Simon Adingra providing pace and directness out wide. Franck Kessié drives the midfield with energy and goals, Manchester United's Amad Diallo offers invention, and Roma defender Evan Ndicka anchors a resilient back line in front of goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.
Norway's threat starts with Erling Haaland, one of the world's deadliest finishers, who already has goals at this tournament and will relish the stage. Captain Martin Ødegaard supplies the creativity from midfield, Alexander Sørloth offers a powerful second striker, and the pace of Antonio Nusa and Oscar Bobb gives Solbakken's side real width and unpredictability.
Dallas Stadium – Match Venue
Dallas Stadium, officially AT&T Stadium, will host this Round of 32 tie in Arlington on June 30. Opened in 2009 and home to the Dallas Cowboys, it holds around 80,000 and is one of the most spectacular venues in world sport, complete with a retractable roof and one of the largest HD video boards on the planet at 160 feet wide. It has staged Super Bowl XLV, an NBA All-Star Game, WrestleMania and countless concerts, and even houses its own contemporary art collection.
Nicknamed "Jerry World" and "The Death Star", the stadium is a symbol of Texas's love of sport on a grand scale. The retractable roof and air conditioning shield fans from the summer heat, with west-side seats generally the most shaded for afternoon matches — setting the stage for one of the great venues of the tournament.
How to Get to Dallas Stadium for This Match
Dallas Stadium sits in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) around 20 miles away and roughly 25–40 minutes by road depending on traffic. Public transport is limited in Arlington, with no direct rail or metro link to the stadium, so most fans rely on rideshare services, hotel shuttles or chartered buses to reach the ground.
For those driving, there is extensive parking around the stadium, though it is best booked in advance and traffic builds heavily on event days. Given the car-centric layout, it's worth planning your journey carefully, allowing time for matchday security checks and carrying water for the Texas heat.
Dallas Fan Guide for Match Day
The Dallas–Fort Worth area offers a huge range of options on match day. Arlington itself sits beside the entertainment district around the stadium and the neighboring ballpark, while downtown Dallas and Fort Worth's Sundance Square provide lively bars, restaurants and gathering spots a short drive away. Tex-Mex, barbecue and a famous live-music scene are all part of the experience.
Expect a colorful, multicultural crowd, with a passionate Ivorian following adding noise and color and Norwegian fans relishing a first knockout appearance in nearly three decades. With so much to see and do across the Metroplex, it's worth arriving early and making a day of the occasion.
Road to the Round of 32: Ivory Coast & Norway
Both teams reached this stage as group runners-up, and both have history to chase. Ivory Coast finished second in Group E behind Germany, beating Ecuador 1–0, losing 2–1 to the Germans, then overcoming Curaçao 2–0 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — a fitting reward for the reigning African champions.
Norway qualified as Group I runners-up behind France, opening with a 4–1 win over Iraq in which Haaland scored twice, then beating Senegal 3–2, before resting key men in a 4–1 defeat to France with progress already assured. It marks Norway's first World Cup appearance since 1998 — and their first knockout match in 28 years.
The two nations have almost no competitive history between them, making this a true clash of contrasts: Ivory Coast's power and African pedigree against Norway's pace and firepower, with a place in the last 16 — and a little more history — up for grabs.
