Dallas Stadium will host an exciting round of 32 match in the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, featuring a showdown between Ivory Coast and Norway. Ivory Coast, known as Les Elephants, secured their place in the knockout stage by finishing second in Group E, just behind Germany. Norway, nicknamed the Vikings, advanced as runners-up in Group I, trailing France. This marks a historic moment for Emerse Fae's Ivory Coast, as they reach the knockout rounds for the first time ever, and they are eager to make a significant impact rather than just celebrate the milestone. Entering the tournament, Ivory Coast was on a high, having won their last four matches. They carried this positive momentum into their first game on June 15, where they managed a 1-0 victory over Ecuador. However, their second match against Germany in Toronto proved challenging, despite Franck Kessie giving them an early lead. The game turned dramatically when substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, leading to a defeat for the African side. Despite the loss, Ivory Coast showed competitiveness against Germany's talented squad, which should boost their confidence heading into Tuesday's match against a relatively weaker European opponent. In their final Group E match, Les Elephants secured a convincing 2-0 win over World Cup newcomers Curacao, with Nicolas Pepe scoring both goals. This victory not only solidified their second-place finish but also marked Fae's team’s third clean sheet in five games. With players like Pepe and Yan Diomande performing well, Ivory Coast looks poised to be both a formidable attacking force and a solid defensive unit. On the other hand, Stale Solbakken's Norway is making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, last competing in France 1998, with star player Erling Haaland leading the charge to the round of 32.