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Ivory Coast eliminated from 2026 World Cup round of 16 by Norway
via SeneNews2 min read
Ivory Coast was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after a 2-1 loss to Norway. Coach Émerse Faé stated that the team "gave their all" but "lacked a bit of maturity," especially after equalizing. He noted that the team perhaps should have tried to hold on for extra time. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal for Norway in the 86th minute. Faé commented that when a team cannot score, it must remain defensively solid and not give opportunities to opponents. Despite the loss, Faé believes the team grew significantly from the competition, as it was the first World Cup for many players. He dismissed any "regret" about Amad Diallo not starting, stating they knew he would contribute much upon entering the game. An unnamed Manchester United winger expressed pride in the team's accomplishments but also disappointment, believing they had the quality to go further. Captain Franck Kessié described the loss as a "very big disappointment" after a balanced match. He acknowledged that while the immediate result was difficult, the overall tournament was positive, as Ivory Coast reached the second round, a feat the country had not achieved before.
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