Ivory Coast Eliminated from World Cup by Norway; Amad Diallo Scores
Ivory Coast's national football team was eliminated in the World Cup Round of 16 after a 2-1 loss to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive late goal. Amad Diallo came off the bench to score a brilliant equalizer, but a defensive lapse allowed Norway to win. Diallo expressed deep disappointment but noted pride in advancing further than the Drogba generation. Manchester United publicly comforted him. The defeat ends Ivory Coast's historic knockout-stage debut.
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Ivory Coast Media Praise Amad Diallo Despite World Cup Exit to Norway
Ivory Coast media reacted positively to Amad Diallo's performance in a 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 loss to Norway in Dallas on July 1, 2026. Diallo, a Manchester United winger, came off the bench and scored a brilliant individual equalizer in the 74th minute, beating several defenders before calmly finishing. However, Erling Haaland scored four minutes from full time to send Ivory Coast out. SuperSport gave Diallo an 8/10 rating, noting his goal-line clearance and goal. Linf Drome also praised his impact. Diallo finished the tournament with two goals, including a group-stage winner against Ecuador. According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United do not plan to sell the 23-year-old and view him as part of Michael Carrick's plans despite interest from clubs including Sunderland.
Yardbarker: SoccerSubstitute's Goal Cannot Prevent Ivory Coast from Being Eliminated; Amad Posts Heartbroken Emoji
In the World Cup Round of 32, Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the Round of 16. Amad Diallo, who came off the bench and scored a goal, was unable to save his team from elimination. After the final whistle, Diallo lay on the grass for an extended period, visibly upset. Later, he updated his social media with only a broken heart emoji, expressing his regret and disappointment over the team's early exit from the tournament.
虎扑 - 足球Ivory Coast Blames Inefficiency and Lapses After Norway Eliminates Them from Olympics
Ivory Coast's Olympic football team was eliminated by Norway in the round of 16 after a 2-1 defeat, despite having numerous scoring opportunities. The Elephants, making their first-ever knockout stage appearance, struggled with poor finishing, particularly in the first half, and defensive lapses. Amad Diallo scored a brilliant solo equalizer in the 74th minute, but Orjan Nyland made a spectacular stoppage-time save to deny him a second goal. A defensive misunderstanding allowed Norway to score the winner shortly after. Coach Emerse Fae and players Franck Kessie and Diallo expressed deep disappointment, citing a lack of focus and clarity in crucial moments. The defeat ends Ivory Coast's historic run, as both top seeds from Group E (Germany and Ivory Coast) are now out of the competition.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuAmad Diallo: Ivory Coast's World Cup Elimination Disappointing, But We Achieved What Drogba's Generation Couldn't
Following Ivory Coast's 2-1 Round of 16 loss to Norway in the World Cup, winger Amad Diallo expressed both disappointment and pride. He lamented the team's failure to contain Erling Haaland, who scored the decisive late goal. Diallo highlighted that despite the elimination, the youngest squad in the tournament achieved a milestone (likely advancing further) that even Didier Drogba's generation could not. He praised the Norwegian team and Haaland's world-class performance, while thanking fans for their support. Diallo also scored a notable goal himself but noted it did not change the tournament's outcome. He sent well wishes to Brazil, Norway's next opponent, and his club teammate Matheus Cunha.
虎扑 - 足球Amad: We have many players who can change the game, and the elimination is disappointing
In the World Cup Round of 16, Ivory Coast was eliminated after a 1-2 defeat to Norway, with Norway scoring a last-minute goal. Amad Diallo, who scored the equalizer for Ivory Coast, expressed disappointment in a post-match interview, stating that the team has many quality players capable of changing the game at any moment. He noted that facing a team with outstanding players, conceding at the end was regrettable. Diallo added that the team can only learn from this tournament, as for many of them, it is their first World Cup experience.
虎扑 - 足球Manchester United Comforts Amad Diallo After Ivory Coast World Cup Exit
In the 2023 World Cup Round of 16, Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the quarter-finals. Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo came off the bench and scored a goal, but his team was eliminated. Following the match, Manchester United's official social media account posted a message of comfort to Diallo, stating: 'Keep your head up, Amad. You are already the pride of Ivory Coast. Rest well, see you soon ❤️.' The article, sourced from Hupu Football and originally from X (formerly Twitter), highlights the club's support for their player despite the national team's loss.
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