World Cup 2026 · Round of 32 · 30 June 2026
Ivory Coast vs Norway: the AI predictions
Final score: Ivory Coast 1–2 Norway. Norway advanced.
All 5 models picked Norway. The result: Ivory Coast 1–2 Norway, with Norway advancing.
Live pre-kickoff forecasts
Fresh forecasts made by the same five models shortly before kick-off, with knowledge of the tournament so far. Scored separately from the committed picks.
| Model | Pick | Ivory Coast win | Norway win | Called it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude (Anthropic) | Norway | 42% | 58% | ✓ yes |
| GPT (OpenAI’s ChatGPT) | Norway | 47% | 53% | ✓ yes |
| Gemini (Google) | Norway | 47% | 53% | ✓ yes |
| Grok (xAI) | Norway | 47% | 53% | ✓ yes |
| DeepSeek (DeepSeek) | Norway | 40% | 60% | ✓ yes |
What the models were thinking
Claude: Norway boasts elite firepower in Haaland and Sørloth and a strong overall run, giving them an edge over a solid but less prolific Ivory Coast attack. Both showed group-stage vulnerability, so the margin is moderate rather than decisive.
GPT: The teams are closely matched by ranking and both took 6 points in the group, but Norway’s attacking output has been higher, with Haaland-led firepower and 8 goals in the group. Ivory Coast’s qualifying defensive record and solid group showing make this a narrow call rather than a strong Norway edge.
Gemini: Both teams advanced from their respective groups with six points, though Ivory Coast displayed a tighter defense by conceding only twice. However, Norway's elite attacking firepower, spearheaded by Erling Haaland, gives them a narrow advantage to break through in a closely contested knockout tie.
Grok: Norway edges the matchup on superior recent form (WWWWWDWWLD) and elite attacking output from Haaland, while Ivory Coast's strong qualifying record is offset by weaker recent results and a group-stage loss to Curaçao.
DeepSeek: Norway's prolific attack led by Haaland and impressive wins over Italy and Senegal give them an edge, though Ivory Coast's solid defense and close ranking keep it competitive.