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World Cup 2026 · Group I · FIFA #31
Norway
- Group
- I
- FIFA Rank
- #31
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group I · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | #1 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | #14 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇳🇴 Norway | #31 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | #57 | 4 |
Norway's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 22:00 UTC
🇮🇶 Iraq vs 🇳🇴 Norway
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
· Foxborough · capacity 65,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Iraq's team page →
Matchday 2 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
🇳🇴 Norway vs 🇸🇳 Senegal
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
· East Rutherford · capacity 82,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Senegal's team page →
Matchday 3 · 19:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Norway vs 🇫🇷 France
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
· Foxborough · capacity 65,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See France's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 4-3-3 with overloads
Pivot
Sander Berge
Attacking focus
Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard
Identity
Generational Haaland-Ødegaard axis returns to the World Cup after 28 years
Key players
Erling Haaland
Martin Ødegaard
Alexander Sørloth
Antonio Nusa
Norway at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 4 (incl. 2026) | Round of 16 |
How to watch Norway
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: NRK · TV 2
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Norway
Norway World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Norway play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Norway's tournament begins Jun 16, 2026 against Iraq at Boston Stadium, Foxborough (22:00 UTC).
Who is Norway's coach at World Cup 2026?
Ståle Solbakken.
What group is Norway in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group I with France, Senegal, Iraq.
What is Norway's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#31 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Norway ever reached a World Cup Round of 16?
Norway's best finish is Round of 16. They have appeared at 4 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Norway's captain at World Cup 2026?
Martin Ødegaard.
Where can I watch Norway's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; NRK · TV 2 in Norway.