Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard Lead Norway XI vs Ivory Coast

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Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard Lead Norway XI vs Ivory Coast

Norway’s full XI against Ivory Coast is Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Møller Wolfe; Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Odegaard, Nusa; Haaland in a 4-2-3-1. Haaland leads the line, Odegaard captains as the central creator, and Nusa adds width, with Sorloth starting from the right as Norway chase a Round of 32 statement tonight against a pace-heavy Ivory Coast side.

By Tanish Chachra

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Leon Goretzka Reportedly Turned Down Penalty Before Jonathan Tah Missed

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Leon Goretzka Reportedly Turned Down Penalty Before Jonathan Tah Missed

According to BILD, Joshua Kimmich twice asked Goretzka to take Germany’s sixth penalty against Paraguay, but the midfielder declined both times. Tah then stepped up for what was reportedly his first-ever professional penalty and missed the decisive kick. The missed penalty eliminated Germany from the World Cup. Paraguay can next face either France or Sweden in the next round.

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France and Mexico Headline World Cup Round of 32 Tripleheader

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France and Mexico Headline World Cup Round of 32 Tripleheader

Ivory Coast face Norway at 1 p.m. ET to open the Round of 32 slate, before France meet Sweden at 5 p.m. ET in a major European clash. Mexico then close the night against Ecuador at 9 p.m. ET, with all three winners moving into the last 16 and keeping their World Cup runs alive in knockout play.

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Goncalo Ramos Completes AC Milan Club-Record Move From PSG

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Goncalo Ramos Completes AC Milan Club-Record Move From PSG

Ramos completes a club record move to Milan from PSG for $86 million plus add-ons. The forward netted 27 goals in 81 Ligue 1 matches during his time at PSG, where he secured three league titles and back-to-back Champions League wins. It eclipses the previous record held by Rafael Leao, who cost Milan approximately $55 million.

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Julian Nagelsmann Wants Germany Stay After World Cup Exit

Nagelsmann said he is “available to stay” with Germany after their 2026 World Cup exit, insisting he wants to continue if the DFB still backs him. The coach said he would be happy to prepare for the Euros and Nations League, but added officials must tell him directly if they want a change after the Paraguay penalty defeat.

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Joshua Kimmich Says Germany “Fully Deserved” World Cup Elimination

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Joshua Kimmich Says Germany “Fully Deserved” World Cup Elimination

Kimmich said Germany “fully deserved” their World Cup exit after a Round of 32 penalty loss to Paraguay capped an uneven tournament. Nagelsmann’s side beat Curacao 7-1 and Ivory Coast 2-1, then lost 2-1 to Ecuador before crashing out. “It feels awful,” Kimmich said, admitting Germany “didn’t play well” and had major problems against “not world-class” opponents.

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