Norway World Cup group dates and schedule

Norway is in the World Cup for the first time since 1998, which means fans finally get to see Erling Haaland on the sports’ grandest stage.

Haaland — who plays for Manchester City and just became the fastest player in Premier League history to 100 goals — was as prolific a goal-scorer for country as he is for club. Haaland scored 16 goals in Norway’s eight World Cup qualifiers. He has 55 goals in 48 appearances for Norway.

Managed by Ståle Solbakken, Norway will have a formidable squad at the World Cup, with Haaland serving as the frontman. Forward Alexander Sørloth and midfielder Martin Ødegaard are other key players for Norway.

Here’s what to know about Norway’s 2026 World Cup group and schedule:

Norway World Cup group 2026World Cup Group I

• France
• Senegal
• FIFA playoff 2 (Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname)
• Norway

Norway World Cup schedule

• June 16: Norway vs. FIFA playoff 2 (Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey or Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts
• June 22: Norway vs. Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey or Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
• June 26: Norway vs. France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts or BMO Field in Toronto

• Group stage: June 11-June 27
• Round of 32: June 28-July 3
• Round of 16: July 4-July 7
• Quarterfinals: July 9-July 11
• Semifinals: July 14-15 – AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) and Mecedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
• Third-place match: July 18 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• World Cup final: July 19 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey