Ivory Coast vs Norway: Live Stream, TV Channel, Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32

Ivory Coast and Norway Face Off in World Cup Round of 32

The Ivory Coast and Norway meet in the Round of 32, each carrying something to prove. The Elephants are reaching this stage for only the fourth time in their World Cup history, securing second place in Group E with wins over Ecuador and Curacao. Norway has returned to the World Cup after a long absence since 1998, when they reached the Round of 16 before losing to Italy. This year, they advanced from Group I by beating Senegal and Iraq.

Norway ended group play with a 4-1 defeat to France after resting key players, including star striker Erling Haaland. On the Ivory Coast side, Nicolas Pepe, Franck Kessie, and Amad Diallo lead the offense.

Where to Watch Ivory Coast vs Norway

The match will be broadcast on FOX in the United States, with live streaming options available through fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, making it a good choice for those wanting to watch without cable.

Match Details and Kickoff Time

The game kicks off on Tuesday, June 30 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here is how kickoff times translate across U.S. time zones:

• Eastern Time: 1 p.m.
• Central Time: 12 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 11 a.m.
• Pacific Time: 10 a.m.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

Other matches on June 30 include:

• France vs Sweden at 5 p.m. ET
• Mexico vs Ecuador at 9 p.m. ET

On July 1, notable games are England vs DR Congo, Belgium vs Senegal, and USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is unique because it is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities across these nations, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous years. Teams include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

The event features 104 matches total, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Information

In the U.S., English-language matches air on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish-language coverage is provided by Telemundo and Universo, streamed on DIRECTV and Peacock. Fans should check schedules for specific match times and channels.

Final Match Details

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium by FIFA).

United States Participation

The United States automatically qualifies for this World Cup as one of the three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.

Tyler Greenawalt writes for The Sporting News. He covers sports with a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism, especially about his favorite teams like the New York Jets, Orlando Magic, and Tottenham Hotspur. Follow his takes on X at @Tagreenawalt.