Haaland Returns with a Smile for Norway's Round of 16 Clash Against Ivory Coast

The Norwegian national team held its final training session ahead of their first World Cup knockout match since 1998. After missing the previous six editions of the tournament, the Norwegians have impressed with their performance upon their return. They finished second in Group I behind France, ahead of third-placed Senegal.

Team superstar Erling Haaland scored four goals in two matches, with head coach Ståle Solbakken opting to rest him in the 4-1 loss to France. He will return against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, and with a victory, Norway will face the winner of the Brazil-Japan tie in the next phase of the tournament.