One team looks better: pre-match stats for Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
On 30 June 2026, the recent form of both teams is reviewed ahead of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match between Ivory Coast and Norway, scheduled for midnight on 1 July, Thailand time. The game will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32 starting at 23:50.
The two sides have never met at senior level before, making this their first official encounter. Looking at their last five matches, Ivory Coast appears stronger, winning four games and keeping three clean sheets, with their only loss being to Germany in the second group stage match of the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Norway has three wins, one draw, and one loss, but their main problem lies in defense, having conceded goals in all five recent matches. Even in their 1-4 loss to France, Norway rested ten of their key players.
31 March 2026 (friendly): Scotland 0-1 Ivory Coast
4 June 2026 (friendly): France 1-2 Ivory Coast
14 June 2026 (2026 World Cup group stage): Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador
20 June 2026 (2026 World Cup group stage): Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast
25 June 2026 (2026 World Cup group stage): Curaçao 0-2 Ivory Coast
1 June 2026 (friendly): Norway 3-1 Sweden
7 June 2026 (friendly): Morocco 1-1 Norway
16 June 2026 (2026 World Cup group stage): Iraq 1-4 Norway
22 June 2026 (2026 World Cup group stage): Norway 3-2 Senegal
26 June 2026 (2026 World Cup group stage): Norway 1-4 France
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