Norway’s Route to the 2026 World Cup Final
If Norway win Group I, their knockout route runs from a Round of 32 tie in New York / New Jersey on Tue, 30 June 2026, through the Round of 16 in Philadelphia (Sat, 4 July 2026), and on toward the Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
Norway’s projected knockout route
| Round | Date | Host city | Likely opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Tue, 30 June 2026 | New York / New Jersey | a third-placed team (from Group C, Group D, Group F, Group G or Group H) |
| Round of 16 | Sat, 4 July 2026 | Philadelphia | the winner of Match 74 (Germany vs a third-placed team (from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D or Group F)) |
| Quarter-final | Thu, 9 July 2026 | Boston | Potentially Mexico, South Africa or South Korea |
| Semi-final | Tue, 14 July 2026 | Dallas | Potentially Portugal, Colombia or England |
| Final | Sun, 19 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | Potentially Brazil, Morocco or Netherlands |
Route assumes Norway win Group I. Confirmed opponents are named once their group finishes; the rest stay bracket projections until then.
Who could Norway face in the Round of 32?
In the Round of 32, Norway would meet a third-placed team (from Group C, Group D, Group F, Group G or Group H). The tie is scheduled for Tue, 30 June 2026, 5:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey (Match 77). Win it and Norway reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
What is Norway’s Round of 16 path?
A Round-of-16 place would pit Norway against the winner of Match 74 (Germany vs a third-placed team (from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D or Group F)), played Sat, 4 July 2026, 5:00 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (Match 89). Likely contenders from that side include Germany, Ivory Coast, Mexico or South Africa.
Norway’s potential quarter-final
Reaching the quarter-finals would set up Match 97 on Thu, 9 July 2026, 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium, Boston, against the winner of Round-of-16 Match 90. Heavyweights lurking in that quarter include Mexico, South Africa, South Korea or Canada.
Could Norway reach the semi-finals?
The semi-final (Match 101) is set for Tue, 14 July 2026, 3:00 PM ET at AT&T Stadium, Dallas. Possible opponents from the other half include Portugal, Colombia, England, Croatia or Spain.
Norway’s route to the World Cup 2026 Final
The 2026 World Cup Final is at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026 (3:00 PM ET). It is the last step of Norway’s projected route. Anyone from Brazil, Morocco, Netherlands, Japan, Germany or Ivory Coast could be waiting on the other side of the draw.
What if Norway finish runner-up in Group I?
As Group I runner-up, Norway would enter the other half of the bracket, opening with a Round of 32 tie against Ivory Coast in Dallas on Tue, 30 June 2026 (Match 78). The path still converges on the same Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
| Round | Date | Host city | Likely opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Tue, 30 June 2026 | Dallas |  Ivory Coast |
| Round of 16 | Sun, 5 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | the winner of Match 76 (Brazil vs Japan) |
| Quarter-final | Sat, 11 July 2026 | Miami | Potentially Mexico, South Africa or South Korea |
| Semi-final | Wed, 15 July 2026 | Atlanta | Potentially Argentina, Spain or Uruguay |
| Final | Sun, 19 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | Potentially Germany, Ivory Coast or Mexico |
Route assumes Norway finish second in Group I. Confirmed opponents are named once their group finishes; the rest stay bracket projections until then.
Norway’s Group I fixtures
| Date | Kick-off | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 16 June 2026 | 6:00 PM ET | Norway at  Iraq |
Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Tue, 23 June 2026 | 8:00 PM ET | Norway vs  Senegal |
MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey |
| Fri, 26 June 2026 | 3:00 PM ET | Norway vs  France |
Gillette Stadium, Boston |
Norway at the World Cup 2026: FAQ
When do Norway play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Norway open their Group I campaign against Iraq on Tue, 16 June 2026 (6:00 PM ET) at Gillette Stadium, Boston.
Where would Norway play the Round of 16?
If Norway win Group I, their Round of 16 tie (Match 89) is at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on Sat, 4 July 2026.
What if Norway finish runner-up in Group I?
As Group I runner-up, Norway would drop into the other half of the bracket. Their Round of 32 tie (Match 78) is against Ivory Coast in Dallas on Tue, 30 June 2026, then the path runs through the Round of 16 in New York / New Jersey and on toward the same Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The 2026 World Cup Final is at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026 (3:00 PM ET).