Antonio Nusa wondergoal sends Norway past Ivory Coast into U-17 World Cup last 16
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Antonio Nusa scored a spectacular goal as Norway defeated Ivory Coast to qualify for the last 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
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Attributed to original sourceCôte I’voire 1-2 Norway Goals: 0-1 Nusa 39' (assist: Ødegaard), 1-1 Diallo 74' (assist: Pépé), 1-2 Haaland 86' (assist: Berg)
Norway and Côte d'Ivoire met for the very first time in international football in this FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 tie at Dallas Stadium. Both sides had navigated their respective groups with two wins apiece, with Norway — boasting Haaland, who arrived in Texas with four goals to his name — making ten changes from their rotated side that lost 4-1 to France.
For Côte d'Ivoire, it was a historic occasion: the Elephants were appearing in the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the very first time. The match also featured a fascinating subplot, with RB Leipzig teammates Yan Diomande and Nusa lining up on opposite sides. Dormtund's Julian Ryerson of Norway missed out through injury.
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What happened
Norway secured their place in the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a victory over Ivory Coast, highlighted by a stunning individual goal from Antonio Nusa. The result eliminates Ivory Coast from the tournament. Nusa, a highly-rated young talent linked with Bundesliga clubs, continues to attract attention with his performances at youth international level. The win sets up a last-16 clash for Norway in the competition held in Brazil.
Chance analysis
Nusa's emergence as a goal-scoring talent at U-17 level reinforces his status as one of the most exciting young prospects in European football, with Bundesliga clubs reportedly monitoring him. For scouting and prediction purposes, Norway's progression is notable but the key signal is Nusa's individual quality. Ivory Coast's elimination ends their tournament and is relevant only to youth development tracking.
Norway advance to U-17 World Cup round of 16; Ivory Coast eliminated; Nusa's profile rises as a top youth prospect.
Track Antonio Nusa's tournament progression; Norway's last-16 opponent and Nusa's continued goalscoring are the key signals.