Quick Scoop: Who Will Norway Play?

Norway’s next opponent depends on the competition and stage, but as of early July 2026, they are in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds. After beating Ivory Coast 2–1 in the Round of 32 on June 30, Norway advanced to face Brazil in the Round of 16 on July 5, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in the New York area.

World Cup 2026: Norway’s Path So Far

Norway returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, led by star striker Erling Haaland and captain Martin Ødegaard under coach Ståle Solbakken.

Group Stage (Group I)

  • 17 June : Iraq 1–4 Norway (Boston)
  • 23 June : Norway 3–2 Senegal (New York)
  • 26 June : Norway 1–4 France (Boston)

Norway finished as Group I runners-up behind France.

Knockout Stage

  • Round of 32 (30 June) : Côte d'Ivoire 1–2 Norway (Dallas)
  • Round of 16 (5 July) : Brazil vs Norway (New York)

What Happened Against Brazil?

In a stunning upset, Norway defeated Brazil 2–1 , with Erling Haaland scoring both goals to eliminate the five-time champions and send Norway into the quarterfinals —their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal appearance.

What’s Next for Norway?

If Norway continues to advance, here’s their potential path in the 2026 World Cup:

  • Quarterfinals : Saturday, July 11 at Miami Stadium
  • Semifinals : Wednesday, July 15 at Atlanta Stadium (if they qualify)
  • Final : Saturday, July 19 (location TBD)

Possible quarterfinal opponents depend on other Round of 16 results, but the bracket sets Norway up to face the winner of other nearby matches in the South/Central US region.

Beyond the World Cup: Euro 2028 Qualifiers

Outside the World Cup, Norway is also scheduled to play in Euro 2028 qualifying later in 2026:

  • 24 September : Norway vs Denmark
  • 27 September : Norway vs Portugal
  • 1 October : Wales vs Norway
  • 4 October : Portugal vs Norway
  • 14 November : Norway vs Wales
  • 17 November : Denmark vs Norway

TL;DR

  • Next match (as of 5 July 2026) : Norway vs Brazil (Round of 16, World Cup 2026)
  • Result : Norway won 2–1, Haaland with a brace
  • Next stage : Quarterfinals on July 11 in Miami
  • Later in 2026 : Euro 2028 qualifiers vs Denmark, Portugal, and Wales

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