Ivory Coast vs Norway: How to Watch, Kick-Off Time, and Team News | World Cup 2026

Watch Ivory Coast vs Norway Live: TV Channels and Streaming Options

The clash between Ivory Coast and Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 promises excitement. Kick-off is set for June 30, 2026, at 18:00 local time at Dallas Stadium. Fans worldwide can catch the action via various broadcasters, depending on their region.

International Broadcasters

The match will be aired by different networks globally. For instance, beIN Sports holds rights in Algeria and many Middle Eastern countries. DIRECTV Sports covers several Americas regions including Argentina and Chile. In Europe, viewers can tune into DAZN (Spain, Italy), M6 (France), BBC One (Great Britain), and Servus TV (Austria).

This list is not exhaustive but highlights some major broadcasters. Many other countries have dedicated sports channels airing the game live.

Using a VPN to Stream Anywhere

If geo-restrictions prevent you from watching on your usual platform, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN or NordVPN can help. By connecting to a server where the match is broadcast, you bypass blackouts and watch uninterrupted. Clearing your browser cache ensures the location change takes effect.

For bigger screens, Android smart TVs and devices like Fire Stick support VPN apps directly. Apple TV, Roku, or consoles may require Smart DNS or casting the stream from another device.

Team News and Probable Lineups

Ivory Coast (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: Yahia Fofana
• Defenders: Guela Doue, Ousmane Diomande, Odilon Kossounou, Ghislain Konan
• Midfielders: Ibrahim Sangare, Franck Kessie, Christ Inao Oulai
• Forwards: Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, Nicolas Pepe

Manager Emerse Fae likely keeps the squad unchanged after a strong group stage. No injury concerns have been reported.

Norway (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Orjan Nyland
• Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer, Fredrik Aursnes, Torbjorn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe
• Midfielders: Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard
• Attackers: Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland

Coach Ståle Solbakken plans to field his strongest lineup after rotating players in the previous match. No suspensions or injuries are currently known.

Recent Form

Ivory Coast

The Elephants have won four of their last five games, including a 2-0 group stage victory over Curacao with Pepe scoring twice. They also beat Ecuador 1-0 but suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Germany. Pre-tournament friendlies saw wins against France (2-1) and Scotland (1-0). Ivory Coast has scored in every recent match and opened the scoring in all group fixtures.

Norway

Norway's form includes three wins, one draw, and one loss in five games. Their latest was a 4-1 defeat to France, where key players rested. Prior results feature victories over Senegal (3-2) and Iraq (4-1), plus a 1-1 draw with Morocco and a 3-1 friendly win over Sweden. Norway has netted 12 goals and conceded nine across these matches.

Head-to-Head

There is no previous competitive record between Ivory Coast and Norway in the World Cup. This might be their first meeting on this stage.

Group Standings Recap

Ivory Coast finished second in Group E, while Norway secured second place in Group I, setting up their Round of 32 showdown in Dallas.