Norway and Ivory Coast will square off on June 30, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a World Cup Round of 32 clash. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.

This is the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 teams. The knockout phase follows FIFA’s established format: the top two teams from each of the 12 groups advance to a 32-team bracket. From here, it’s single elimination.

How they got here

Ivory Coast punched their ticket by finishing second in Group E. A clean 2-0 victory over Curaçao on June 25 sealed the deal, sending the Elephants into the knockout rounds for the first time in four World Cup cycles.

Norway’s path was straightforward but demanding. They advanced as runners-up in Group I, finishing behind France after their final group stage match on June 26.

What this means for the broader landscape

Coverage of the match and participating teams does not suggest any association with cryptocurrency assets. The absence of crypto tie-ins contrasts with recent years, where major sporting events were frequently accompanied by token launches, NFT campaigns, and exchange sponsorships. Fan tokens, once marketed as the future of supporter engagement, appear to have minimal presence in this tournament cycle.