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Norway

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Twenty-eight years is a long time to wait. Norway last appeared at a major tournament in 1998, when they reached the round of 16, and an entire generation grew up watching their best footballers play everywhere except a World Cup. That ends in 2026. Ståle Solbakken steered the qualifying campaign and reshaped his side into a more direct 4-3-3, built with a single purpose: to feed Erling Haaland inside the box. The Manchester City striker, the most prolific in the Premier League, finally has the stage he has never had. Behind him, Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard captains and creates, while Antonio Nusa offers pace down the flank. Drawn in Group I alongside France, Senegal and Iraq, Norway will fancy second place and a knockout berth, with an upset of France not beyond them.

Matches
I #18
Jun 16
FT
Iraq
1 – 4
Norway
GILLETTE STADIUM · BOSTON
I #43
Jun 23
FT
Norway
3 – 2
Senegal
METLIFE STADIUM · NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
I #61
Jun 26
FT
Norway
1 – 4
France
GILLETTE STADIUM · BOSTON
R32 #78
Jun 30
FT
Côte d'Ivoire
1 – 2
Norway
AT&T STADIUM · DALLAS
R16 #91
Jul 5
SCHED
Brazil
Norway
METLIFE STADIUM · NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY

Standings · I

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1FRA3300+89
2NOR3201+16
3SEN3102+23
4IRQ3003-110
When does Norway play their first match?
Norway's opening match is on June 16, 2026 at 22:00 UTC against Iraq, played at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
Who are Norway's group rivals?
Norway is drawn into Group I of the 2026 tournament alongside France, Iraq, Senegal. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Norway in?
Norway is in Group I. The group also features France, Iraq, Senegal.
How many matches will Norway play in the tournament?
Norway are scheduled to play 5 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Norway advance from Group I?
Norway need to finish in the top two of Group I to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.