Ivory Coast vs Norway Live Score, Lineups, Stats & Commentary — FIFA World Cup 2026
Match Preview: Ivory Coast vs Norway
Ivory Coast walk into this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage clash full of confidence, leaning on their trademark blend of physicality and electric wing play. The Elephants have built their campaign around a settled back line and explosive transitions, and today they'll look to use home-continent crowd energy to unsettle a well-drilled Norwegian side early.
Norway arrive as one of the most dangerous attacking units in the tournament, built around a world-class spearhead up front and quick combination play through midfield. Their challenge will be containing Ivory Coast's pace in wide areas while making their own chances count in what is expected to be a tightly contested, high-tempo encounter.
With both sides needing points to strengthen their knockout-stage hopes, expect an open, attacking match with chances at both ends. Follow CS Sports for live score updates, lineups, stats and minute-by-minute commentary throughout the 90 minutes.
Starting XI & Substitutes
Predicted Lineups (4-3-3 vs 4-3-3)
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast — Starting XI
- GK — Starting Goalkeeper
- RB — Right-Back
- CB — Centre-Back
- CB — Centre-Back
- LB — Left-Back
- CDM — Holding Midfielder
- CM — Central Midfielder
- CM — Central Midfielder
- RW — Right Winger
- ST — Striker
- LW — Left Winger
🇳🇴 Norway — Starting XI
- GK — Starting Goalkeeper
- RB — Right-Back
- CB — Centre-Back
- CB — Centre-Back
- LB — Left-Back
- CDM — Holding Midfielder
- CM — Central Midfielder
- CM — Central Midfielder
- RW — Right Winger
- ST — Lead Striker
- LW — Left Winger
Head-to-Head Statistics
| 2 | Previous Wins | 1 |
| 1 | Draws | 1 |
| 58% | Possession Average | 52% |
| 1.6 | Goals Scored / Match (Avg) | 1.4 |
| 0.9 | Goals Conceded / Match (Avg) | 1.1 |
Match Timeline & Live Commentary
Teams confirmed. Both sides go with their strongest available XI as warm-ups get underway.
The referee blows the whistle — Ivory Coast vs Norway is officially underway. Follow this section for live, minute-by-minute updates.
CS Sports will refresh this timeline continuously with goals, cards, substitutions and key chances as they happen.
Live Match Stats
| 0 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Shots on Target | 0 |
| 0% | Possession | 0% |
| 0 | Corners | 0 |
| 0 | Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
Stats update automatically once the match kicks off. Refresh this page for the latest numbers.
CS Sports Match Prediction
Final Score Prediction
Expect a closely fought, end-to-end contest. Ivory Coast's pace in wide areas should create early chances, but Norway's clinical edge in the final third is likely to cancel that out. A draw looks the most probable outcome on current form, though either side stealing a late winner wouldn't surprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Ivory Coast vs Norway World Cup 2026 match?
Ivory Coast face Norway today in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. Check the official FIFA schedule for the exact local kick-off time.
Where can I watch Ivory Coast vs Norway live stream?
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What is the predicted lineup for Ivory Coast vs Norway?
Both teams are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Full predicted Starting XIs are listed in the lineup section above.
Who is favored to win, Ivory Coast or Norway?
CS Sports' prediction model leans toward a tightly contested draw — see the Match Prediction section for full analysis.
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