Norway are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, and Erling Haaland is the story. After topping their UEFA qualifying group with a perfect record, Norway arrive at the 2026 World Cup as one of the most closely watched teams in the field. Here is where their campaign stands, who they play, and when Haaland and Norway are on the field.
Norway’s 2026 World Cup Status
Norway booked their place by winning UEFA qualifying Group I without dropping a point, scoring 37 goals and conceding only five. They beat Italy in both meetings and sent the Azzurri into the European playoffs. Haaland led all of UEFA qualifying with 16 goals, and captain Martin Odegaard runs the midfield. For a nation that last reached the World Cup in 1998, this is a long-awaited return with the strongest squad Norway has put together in a generation. You can follow the bracket and results on the official FIFA World Cup site.
Norway’s 2026 World Cup Group and Schedule
At the finals, Norway are drawn in Group I with France, Senegal, and Iraq. They open against Iraq, then meet Senegal, and finish group play against France in a game that could decide the group. All three matches are on the United States East Coast, in the Boston and New York areas.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, June 16 | Iraq vs Norway | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, June 22 | Norway vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, June 26 | Norway vs France | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 3:00 PM |
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Erling Haaland’s World Cup Schedule
This is Haaland’s first World Cup, and his match dates match Norway’s group games: June 16 against Iraq, June 22 against Senegal, and June 26 against France. The France match is the one to circle, with a possible head-to-head between Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the final round of the group stage.
More 2026 World Cup Resources
- 2026 Norway World Cup Schedule and Printable PDF
- Official 26-Man 2026 Norway World Cup Roster and Printable PDF
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Hub
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Standings
Norway 2026 World Cup FAQ
What group is Norway in at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway are in Group I with France, Senegal, and Iraq.
When is Norway’s first 2026 World Cup game?
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, against Iraq at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, at 6:00 PM ET.
How did Norway qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Norway won UEFA qualifying Group I with a perfect record, finishing ahead of Italy. It is their first World Cup since 1998.
