The FIFA World Cup knockout stage is underway, with Arlington set to host two Round of 32 matches this week as teams continue arriving in North Texas.
The elimination round opened Sunday with Canada advancing by defeating South Africa.
The Ivory Coast and Norway arrived at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport over the weekend ahead of their match Tuesday at AT&T Stadium. The game marks the Ivory Coast's first appearance in the tournament's Round of 32.
Norwegian supporters have drawn attention throughout the tournament with the "Viking Row," a fan tradition in which supporters sit together, sway back and forth and mimic rowing while chanting "Ro!"
Both teams are scheduled to hold training sessions Monday at Southern Methodist University before Tuesday's noon kickoff in Arlington.
Meanwhile, the U.S. men's national team has returned to its training base in Northern California ahead of its Round of 32 match Wednesday in Santa Clara.
North Texas remains one of the tournament's primary host regions, with Arlington serving as the site for multiple knockout-round matches.
