Ivory Coast vs. Norway: World Cup Round of 32 Kicks Off Tuesday
New York Post—Ivory Coast and Norway meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday in a match that pits African Cup holders against a Norway side captained by Martin Odegaard. Norway captain Odegaard said publicly that his team is ready for the challenge despite the Ivorians' physical and tactical reputation. Analysts give a slight edge to Norway based on squad depth and European club pedigree, but Ivory Coast's pace on the counter has drawn respect from across the bracket. The match is among the most closely watched Round of 32 fixtures of the day.
- New York Post — Ivory Coast vs. Norway World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bets for Round of 32 on Tuesday
- USA Today — Ivory Coast vs Norway World Cup prediction, picks, analysis
- news.com.au — Norway captain Odegaard gave a direct public statement that the squad is ready for the Ivory Coast challenge.
- Al Jazeera — World Cup Round of 32 preview: Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction and how to watch