Côte d’Ivoire v Norway: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 1pm local/3pm EDT/6pm BST/3am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Scott … and here’s how Norway have done. Two Group I wins for their main men, one...
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