Teams eyeing a deep run at the 2026 World Cup clash when Ivory Coast take on Norway with a spot in the Round of 16 on the line on Tuesday. Ivory Coast are No. 31 in the FIFA rankings, while Norway are No. 23. Ivory Coast finished second in the Group E standings, while Norway was second in Group I. Ivory Coast have not advanced past the group stage until this year. Norway have not competed in a World Cup since 1998, when they were 15th overall after reaching the Round of 16.
Kickoff for Ivory Coast vs. Norway is 1 p.m. ET from Arlington, Texas. The latest Ivory Coast vs. Norway odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Norway at +110 (risk $100 to win $110) on the 90‑minute money line, with Ivory Coast at +260 and a draw at +230. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Norway are -178 to advance, with Ivory Coast at +146.
After studying the matchup from every angle, SportsLine analyst Jon Eimer, who has posted a 25‑14‑2 record in World Cup betting, is leaning Over 2.5 total goals for the game. Norway have scored eight goals in the competition, while Ivory Coast have registered four goals in their three matches. Ivory Coast is coming off a 2‑0 win over Curaçao, while Norway sat a number of their top players in a 4‑1 loss to France, who went on to win Group I.
“This should be a competitive match between two teams that believe they can advance,” Eimer said, explaining his Over recommendation. Both sides are capable of scoring, and the talent level suggests a high‑scoring contest.
The winner of this match will advance to the next round, where they will face the victor of another Round of 32 game.
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