Ivory Coast vs Norway July 1: Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch

JAKARTA — Erling Haaland meets Franck Kessié in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, Wednesday July 1 at 00.00 WIB, when Ivory Coast takes on Norway at AT&T Stadium in Dallas — and this could be the tournament’s biggest upset yet. Striker versus midfielder. Europe versus Africa. Fresh legs versus battle-hardened champions.

The stakes could not be higher. Ivory Coast fought through 120 bruising minutes against Senegal to get here. Norway arrive rested, in form, and with a striker who has scored five goals in four World Cup matches. Fatigue alone could decide who reaches the quarterfinal.

Score Prediction: Ivory Coast vs Norway, July 1, 2026

Norway are favored to win 3-1. The case is hard to argue against.

Haaland is on fire — five goals across four World Cup matches. Norway’s FIFA ranking (43rd) sits just above Ivory Coast (49th), but their squad depth is far more consistent from back to front. Historical data adds weight: European sides have won 68 percent of knockout-stage matches against African opponents at the World Cup.

The sharpest edge Norway carries into this game is physical. Ivory Coast played 120 minutes just three days ago. Those tired legs will face Norway’s high press from the first whistle, and by the 70th minute the gap in energy could become decisive.

Still — don’t write off Les Éléphants. Kessié can lock down the midfield. Sébastien Haller is one of Africa’s most dangerous aerial threats. And the World Cup has repeatedly shown that African sides save their biggest upsets for the moments nobody expects them.

Head-to-Head & Last 5 Matches

This is the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two sides. No historical baggage, no mental block — a completely clean debut duel.

Ivory Coast enter with the mental currency of continental champions. Norway enter with momentum and fresh legs. Two very different assets — and at this stage of a World Cup, both matter equally.

Predicted Lineups

Ivory Coast 4-3-3: Fofana; Singo, Ndicka, Kossounou, Konan; Kessié, I. Fofana, Seri; Pépé, Haller, Adingra

Norway 4-3-3: Nyland; Wolfe, Østigård, Ajer, Meling; Ødegaard, Berg, Thorsby; Sørloth, Haaland, Nusa

The matchup to watch: Haller against Østigård. The Napoli center-back is strong in the air, but Haller is one of the continent’s best target men. If Haller wins the aerial battle consistently, Ivory Coast can stay level for a full 90 minutes.

At the other end, Martin Ødegaard has creative freedom. Kessié faces a real dilemma — shadow Ødegaard tightly or hold his midfield shape and let Norway’s captain roam. That decision alone could flip the result.

How to Watch Live on FolaPlay / Vidio

FolaPlay and Vidio are the same platform — the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in Indonesia. Two options are available.

Free first 5 minutes: Go to vidio.com/piala-dunia → click the match → stream instantly without logging in. Enough to catch the atmosphere at kickoff, not enough for a full match.

Platinum package at Rp19,000/month: Full 90 minutes plus replay and extended highlights. The only realistic option if you’re seriously staying up to watch Haaland.

To sign up fast: download the Vidio app from the Play Store or App Store, register with a phone number or email, select the Sports Platinum Rp19,000 package, and pay via DANA, OVO, or bank transfer. Streaming quality runs at HD 1080p — noticeably more stable than illegal streaming sites. The match also airs on TVRI and FIFA+.

Match Schedule & AT&T Stadium, Dallas

If you’re staying up, have your coffee ready by 23:30. This match could produce early goals — Haaland has a habit of striking within the opening 20 minutes, and Ivory Coast desperately need a fast start to keep their confidence intact and silence Norway’s press before it takes full effect.

The result will tell us a lot about which African sides can genuinely go deep in this World Cup — and whether Haaland is truly unstoppable when the tournament reaches its knockout stakes.

FAQ: Ivory Coast vs Norway, 2026 World Cup

When do Ivory Coast and Norway play? Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 00.00 WIB at AT&T Stadium, Dallas.

How to watch free on FolaPlay? FolaPlay/Vidio offers a free 5-minute stream with no login required. A full 90-minute broadcast requires the Platinum package at Rp19,000 per month.

Who is favored to win? Norway are favored with a predicted score of 3-1, backed by Haaland’s form and superior physical freshness. That said, AFCON 2024 champions Ivory Coast are no pushover — and in a one-off knockout game, anything can happen.