which team was ranked higher cote d'ivorie or norway
Norway was ranked higher than Côte d’Ivoire based on the match coverage available, and Norway also beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
| Team | What the available sources show |
|---|---|
| Norway | Ranked higher and won the matchup 2-1. | [9]
| Côte d’Ivoire | Ranked lower in the matchup context and lost 2-1. | [9]