Group I · FIFA World Cup 2026
🇳🇴 Norway at World Cup 2026
Norway enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group I alongside France, Senegal, Iraq. Here is everything you need: the full fixture schedule, group opponents and team background.
Group
Group I
Confederation
UEFA
World Cups
4
Best result
Quarterfinals (1998)
Host nation
No
Norway group-stage fixtures
Norway plays three group-stage matches in Group I. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
Group I opponents
Click any team to see their full fixture list and group context.
Norway at the 2026 World Cup
Noruega regresa a un Mundial después de 28 años de ausencia. Los "Leones de la Montaña", liderados por Erling Haaland — máximo goleador de la historia de la Champions League — generan enormes expectativas en 2026 con una de sus mejores generaciones.
In 2026, Norway faces France, Senegal, Iraq in the group stage. The top two teams in Group I qualify directly to the Round of 32. Even a third-place finish could be enough if Norway post strong results — the eight best third-place records across all 12 groups also advance.
How does Norway qualify from Group I?
In the 2026 World Cup group stage, teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The maximum from 3 matches is 9 points.
1st or 2nd in Group I
Automatic Round of 32 spot
3rd in Group I with a strong record
Potential Round of 32 spot (if top-8 third)
4th in Group I
Eliminated after group stage
Tiebreakers within the group follow this order: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head points → head-to-head goal difference → disciplinary record → FIFA draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which group is Norway in at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway is in Group I with France, Senegal, Iraq.
When does Norway play its first World Cup 2026 match?
Norway opens the group stage on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 18:00 ET at gillette.
How can Norway qualify for the knockout stage?
The top two teams in Group I advance automatically to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, so Norway can qualify even without finishing first or second — but that depends on results across all groups.
How many World Cups has Norway appeared in?
Norway has appeared in 4 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Quarterfinals (1998).
What is Norway's best World Cup result?
Norway's best result is Quarterfinals (1998).
Is Norway a host nation at the 2026 World Cup?
No — Norway qualified through their continental qualifying campaign.
How many matches does Norway play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Norway plays exactly three group-stage matches — one against each of their Group I opponents: France, Senegal, Iraq. If they qualify, they play additional knockout-round matches starting with the Round of 32.