How to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway: World Cup Round of 32 Details

The Elephants are stepping into the knockout stage for only the fourth time in their World Cup history. They earned second place in Group E after victories against Ecuador and Curacao. Meanwhile, Norway returns to the World Cup scene after a long absence since 1998, when they reached the Round of 16 before losing to Italy. The Norwegian team advanced from Group I by beating Senegal and Iraq but suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to France after resting key players like Erling Haaland.

Key Players to Watch

For Ivory Coast, Nicolas Pepe, who scored twice, Franck Kessie, and Amad Diallo lead the offensive efforts. On the other side, Norway relies heavily on Erling Haaland, a strong contender for the Golden Boot with four goals so far.

Where to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway

This match will be televised in the United States on FOX. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can sign up for a free trial on fubo, which offers access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and more than 100 other channels without cable.

Match Start Time

The game kicks off on Tuesday, June 30, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here’s how that converts across US time zones:

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

Upcoming Matches on June 30 and July 1 (All times ET)

• June 30 - Ivory Coast vs. Norway (1 p.m.)
• June 30 - France vs. Sweden (5 p.m.)
• June 30 - Mexico vs. Ecuador (9 p.m.)
• July 1 - England vs. DR Congo (12 p.m.)
• July 1 - Belgium vs. Senegal (4 p.m.)
• July 1 - USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it will be hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place across 16 cities, 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.

The competition has expanded to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions. This change brings more matches and a larger knockout phase. Some of the participating nations are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United States, and many others.

A total of 104 games will be played throughout the event, including group stages and knockout rounds. Fans can stream matches through different platforms depending on language and rights holders. In the U.S., FOX and FS1 offer English broadcasts available on fubo, while Telemundo covers Spanish broadcasts via Peacock and its app.

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known as New York-New Jersey Stadium during the event.

Time Zones Matter

With the tournament spread across three countries and multiple time zones, kickoff times vary. Checking the official schedule for local start times is recommended.

Host Nation Participation

The United States automatically qualified as one of the host countries alongside Canada and Mexico.