- Stage
- Group I
- Date
- Capacity
- 83K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Mon, Jun 22, 8:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00 PM
Mexico City
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00 PM
London (UK)
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00 AM
The teams
Venue: MetLife Stadium
FIFA tournament name New York New Jersey Stadium — capacity 82,500, open-air. The match is hosted in East Rutherford (New York metro).
Transit on match day
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid East Coast summer — 22-30°C, occasional thunderstorms
Airports
Newark (EWR) · JFK · LaGuardia (LGA)
Where to stay
Midtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City Newport
Full travel guide: East Rutherford (New York metro) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group I standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | #1 |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | #14 |
| 2 | 🇳🇴 Norway | #31 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | #57 |
Other Group I fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group I Jun 16 · 19:00 UTC
France vs Senegal
Group I Jun 16 · 22:00 UTC
Iraq vs Norway
Group I Jun 22 · 21:00 UTC
France vs Iraq
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Norway vs France
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Senegal vs Iraq
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group J 03:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Jordan vs Algeria
Group J 17:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Argentina vs Austria
Group I 21:00 UTC · Philadelphia Stadium
France vs Iraq
Other matches at MetLife Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group C Jun 13 · 22:00 UTC
Brazil vs Morocco
Group I Jun 16 · 19:00 UTC
France vs Senegal
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Ecuador vs Germany
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Panama vs England
R32 Jun 30 · 21:00 UTC
Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team
Norway vs Senegal — FAQ
When is Norway vs Senegal kicking off?
June 22, 2026 at 00:00 UTC (next day) (MetLife Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Norway vs Senegal being played?
MetLife Stadium (FIFA tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford (New York metro). Capacity 82,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group I fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Norway's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. NRK · TV 2 is the primary broadcaster in Norway.
How do I get to MetLife Stadium on match day?
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Who else is in Group I?
France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Mon, Jun 22, 8:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Mon, Jun 22, 5:00 PM · Mexico City: Mon, Jun 22, 6:00 PM · London (UK): Tue, Jun 23, 1:00 AM