Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast vs Norway lineups remain predicted until FIFA releases the official team sheets. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match starts in Dallas on Tuesday, June 30.
Current projections put Ivory Coast in a 4-3-3 with Nicolas Pepe through the middle. Norway are projected in a 4-3-3 built around Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, and wide service.
Official starting XIs are expected about one hour before kickoff. Until then, every selection should stay marked as predicted.
Ivory Coast vs Norway Lineups Quick Answer
Ivory Coast are projected with Yahia Fofana in goal. Guela Doue, Ousmane Diomande, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Ghislain Konan form the predicted defence. Ibrahim Sangare, Franck Kessie, and Christ Inao Oulai should form the midfield.
Norway are projected with Orjan Nyland behind Marcus Pedersen, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Ostigard, and David Moller Wolfe. Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, and Odegaard should support Alexander Sorloth, Haaland, and Antonio Nusa.
| Team | Current lineup status |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | Predicted XI, official lineup yet to be confirmed |
| Norway | Predicted XI, official lineup yet to be confirmed |
| Official release window | About one hour before kickoff |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM Dallas / 5:00 PM Ivory Coast / 7:00 PM Norway |
Ivory Coast vs Norway Lineups Status
The official team sheets are yet to be confirmed. FIFA normally publishes starters close to kickoff, so late fitness checks can still change both XIs.
Ivory Coast's main call is the central-forward role. Norway's biggest watch is right-back, where Ryerson's fitness keeps Pedersen in the projected XI.
Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup
Ivory Coast should keep the midfield base that protects transitions and feeds wide runners. Kessie and Sangare give Fae ball-winning power, while Inao Oulai can connect quicker passes forward.
Pepe is projected through the middle because he offers experience, movement, and finishing in a knockout game. Diallo and Evann Guessand can stretch Norway's full-backs if Ivory Coast recover the ball early.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Yahia Fofana |
| RB | Guela Doue |
| CB | Ousmane Diomande |
| CB | Emmanuel Agbadou |
| LB | Ghislain Konan |
| CM | Ibrahim Sangare |
| CM | Franck Kessie |
| CM | Christ Inao Oulai |
| RW | Amad Diallo |
| ST | Nicolas Pepe |
| LW | Evann Guessand |
Formation: 4-3-3.
Substitutes: yet to be confirmed.
Yan Diomande, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, and Odilon Kossounou remain important options if Fae changes the front line or defence.
Norway Predicted Lineup
Norway's projected XI keeps Haaland as the central reference point. Odegaard should work from midfield, where he can find early passes into Haaland or delay for wide runners.
Pedersen is the clean right-back projection while Ryerson's status remains a fitness watch. Berg and Berge give Norway a stronger midfield screen against Ivory Coast's counters.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Orjan Nyland |
| RB | Marcus Pedersen |
| CB | Kristoffer Ajer |
| CB | Leo Ostigard |
| LB | David Moller Wolfe |
| CM | Patrick Berg |
| CM | Sander Berge |
| CM | Martin Odegaard |
| RW | Alexander Sorloth |
| ST | Erling Haaland |
| LW | Antonio Nusa |
Formation: 4-3-3.
Substitutes: yet to be confirmed.
Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Fredrik Aursnes, and Torbjorn Heggem remain strong alternatives.
Team News and Injury Report
Ivory Coast's official lineup is yet to be confirmed. No confirmed suspension is listed for the projected XI, but late changes can still come after warmups.
Norway's official lineup is also yet to be confirmed. Ryerson remains the key fitness watch after his earlier injury issue, so Pedersen stays the safer right-back projection.
Use the Ivory Coast vs Norway live score once lineups drop. Confirmed starters, substitutions, cards, and match events will sit there.
| Player or Group | Team | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official team sheets | Both teams | yet to be confirmed | Released close to kickoff |
| Nicolas Pepe | Ivory Coast | Projected starter | Central attacking role |
| Evann Guessand | Ivory Coast | Projected starter | Left-side attacking role |
| Julian Ryerson | Norway | Fitness watch | Right-back issue from earlier tournament minutes |
| Marcus Pedersen | Norway | Projected starter | Right-back cover if Ryerson is not ready |
| Erling Haaland | Norway | Projected starter | Main striker |
Ivory Coast vs Norway Lineups Key Battle
The key battle is Ivory Coast's midfield press against Norway's Odegaard-to-Haaland supply line. Kessie and Sangare must stop Norway from playing clean first passes into central areas.
Norway can punish one loose moment because Haaland needs little space inside the box. Ivory Coast can answer through Diallo and Guessand if they isolate Norway's full-backs.
The lineups should also decide the tempo. Pepe through the middle points to faster Ivory Coast breaks, while Sorloth gives Norway another aerial route.
| Role | Ivory Coast | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | 4-3-3 with wide transition runners | 4-3-3 with Haaland as focal point |
| Primary build-up | Kessie, Sangare, and Inao Oulai | Berg, Berge, and Odegaard |
| Main attacking route | Diallo and Guessand around Pepe | Sorloth, Haaland, and Nusa from wide service |
| Selection pressure point | Choosing Pepe, Bonny, or another central forward | Ryerson fitness and right-back cover |
Ivory Coast vs Norway Lineups Tactical Edge
Norway hold a narrow lineup edge because Haaland and Odegaard offer the clearest goal route. Their connection can turn one controlled spell into a decisive chance.
Ivory Coast's edge comes from transition speed. If Fae's midfield wins second balls, the wide players can make Norway defend facing their own goal.
Match Details
The Ivory Coast vs Norway preview covers the wider prediction, tactical shape, and knockout stakes. The Ivory Coast vs Norway live stream route covers TV channels and legal viewing options.
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | Ivory Coast vs Norway |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 |
| Match Number | 78 |
| Date | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM Dallas / 17:00 UTC |
| Venue | Dallas Stadium, Dallas |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Ivory Coast vs Norway lineups confirmed?
No. Ivory Coast vs Norway lineups are predicted until FIFA releases official team sheets about one hour before kickoff.
What is the predicted Ivory Coast XI vs Norway?
Ivory Coast are projected with Fofana; Doue, Ousmane Diomande, Agbadou, Konan; Sangare, Kessie, Inao Oulai; Diallo, Pepe, Guessand.
What is the predicted Norway XI vs Ivory Coast?
Norway are projected with Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Ostigard, Moller Wolfe; Berg, Berge, Odegaard; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.
When are official Ivory Coast vs Norway lineups released?
Official Ivory Coast vs Norway lineups are usually released about one hour before kickoff, after final team meetings and warmups.
Who is the main player to watch in Ivory Coast vs Norway lineups?
Erling Haaland is the main Norway player to watch. Nicolas Pepe and Franck Kessie shape Ivory Coast's strongest projected XI.
Ivory Coast vs Norway lineups should decide how much space Haaland gets and how often Ivory Coast can counter.
Norway have the clearer finishing route, but Ivory Coast can make the match tense through midfield pressure and wide speed.
The official team sheets remain yet to be confirmed, so the final XI should be checked close to kickoff.
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