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Haaland nets game-winner as Norway wins a World Cup knockout game for 1st time, beating Ivory Coast
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Three defenders converged on Patrick Berg as he moved into the penalty b
Key takeaway Antonio Nusa scored with a curling kick for Norway, which is in its fourth World Cup and will next play five-time champion Brazil in the round of 16 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami 's large Norwegian population, particularly in neighborhoods like Miami Beach, will be eager to watch their team's next match against Brazil on Sunday. The city's Scandinavian community has been following Erling Haaland's impressive performance in the World Cup, and his game-winning goal against Ivory Coast will only add to the excitement. As Norway advances to the round of 16, local fans will be reminded of the team's historic 1998 win over Brazil, which is still considered one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history. With many Miami residents having ties to Latin America and the Caribbean, the upcoming match against five-time champion Brazil is likely to draw a significant crowd at local watch parties and sports bars, especially in areas like Little Havana and Brickell. The city's diverse community will be tuning in to see if Norway can pull off another stunning victory.
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Category: sports ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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