Norway

Norway compete in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing matches in Boston and New York/New Jersey. This is Norway’s first World Cup since France 1998, with Erling Haaland finally getting the chance to show his extraordinary club form translates to the international stage. Group I opponents are France, Senegal, and Iraq.

Group I Match Schedule

• June 16: vs Iraq, Gillette Stadium Boston. 18:00 ET (00:00 June 17, Oslo)
• June 22: vs Senegal, MetLife Stadium New York. 20:00 ET (02:00 June 23, Oslo)
• June 26: vs France, Gillette Stadium Boston. 15:00 ET (21:00, Oslo)

Viewing from Norway

The France match on June 26 at 21:00 Oslo time is the best slot of the three, a kickoff that Norwegian fans can watch after a normal workday. The Iraq opener falls at midnight, and the Senegal match arrives at 02:00 in the early hours. For Norwegian-Americans, particularly in Minnesota and North Dakota where the Scandinavian diaspora is concentrated, all three matches are at comfortable East Coast times. Norway qualified with a generation of talented players, and the squad carries genuine European pedigree. The Group I draw with France and Senegal is demanding, but Norway has shown it can compete at the highest level.

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