FIFA Men's World Cup

Is Erling Haaland Playing Today? Norway Star's Status vs. Ivory Coast

Updated Jun. 30, 2026 1:33 p.m. ET

Erling Haaland was an unused substitute in Norway's 4-1 loss to France at Boston Stadium on Friday.

Norway will play its first knockout stage match at a men's FIFA World Cup since 1998 against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but will Haaland be available?

Here's everything to know about Haaland's status for the Ivory Coast vs. Norway match on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium:

Is Erling Haaland Playing Today?

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While Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken hasn't released his starting lineup for the game against the Ivory Coast yet, Haaland is expected to be part of it. Haaland only sat out of Norway's group-stage finale to rest, as Ståle Solbakken explained after his team's loss to France.

"It’s a no-brainer," coach Ståle Solbakken said Friday after a 4-1 loss to France left the Norwegians in second place in the group. "The fans around Norway and also in the arena would have liked to see Erling. But that is not really the issue. We want to proceed as long as we can in the tournament."

Why Does Erling Haaland Have Two Names On His Norway Jersey?

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If you've seen Erling Haaland play in this World Cup — and especially if you've also seen him play in the Premier League — maybe you've caught that the name on his Norway uniform is different compared with his Manchester City uniform.

In the World Cup, he has two names on the back of his uniform: Braut Haaland. Why? Erling Haaland comes from an athletic family, and he's honoring both his parents with their surnames on the back of his jersey.

Has Erling Haaland Scored At The World Cup?

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Yes, Erling Haaland has scored four goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He scored a brace against Iraq in Norway's group-stage opener, and another two goals against Senegal. He has +2200 odds to win the Golden Boot as the tournament's leading scorer, and is currently only two goals shy of the tournament leader Lionel Messi.