With the group stage opponents now set, Erling Haaland and the Norway national team have a clearer route to potential success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals.
When is the World Cup and how can you watch it?
Scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, the World Cup will conclude with the finals on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans can catch all the action, including live games, highlights, commentary, and full replays, on the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app.
Who are Norway’s group stage opponents?
Norway is placed in Group I, facing:
- Senegal
- France
- FIFA Playoffs Intercontinental Winners 2 (Bolivia, Suriname, Iraq) — to be decided in March 2026
Group I: France, Senegal, FIFA Playoffs 2, Norway | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
Group I for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will include Norway, France, Senegal, and the winners of the FIFA Playoffs 2.
What is Norway’s schedule for the World Cup?
During the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on December 5, Norway learned about its three group stage matchups, which are as follows:
- June 16: Norway vs. FIFA Playoffs 2 (Bolivia, Suriname, Iraq) — Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts (6 p.m. ET)
- June 22: Norway vs. Senegal — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (8 p.m. ET)
- June 26: Norway vs. France — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (3 p.m. ET)
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Fan Take: This news is exciting for soccer enthusiasts as it showcases Norway’s potential to make an impact on the global stage, particularly with a superstar like Haaland. Fans will be eagerly anticipating how this young team will perform against formidable opponents like France and Senegal.
