When does Norway open the group stage?

June 16, 2026 against Iraq at Boston Stadium (Boston) in Boston.

When is Norway's second group match?

June 22, 2026 against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) in New York/New Jersey.

How much time does Norway get between group matches?

6 days separate the opener and second match, and 4 days separate the second match and the group closer.

Does Norway return to the opening city during the group stage?

Yes. Norway open in Boston, go to New York/New Jersey for the middle fixture, and return to Boston for the group closer.

When does Norway close the group stage?

June 26, 2026 against France at Boston Stadium (Boston) in Boston.

Group I

Norway

Norway are in Group I with France, Senegal, Iraq. Their verified group route starts against Iraq in Boston, continues with Senegal in New York/New Jersey, and closes against France in Boston.

Group I · UEFA side. The group stage starts and ends in Boston, with Norway only leaving for the middle match against Senegal in New York/New Jersey.

Current status

Norway at a glance

A quick route from this team page into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.

Group position1st in Group I3 pts · 1 played · GD +3Open group table

Latest resultIraq 1-4 NorwayJune 16, 2026 · Boston Stadium (Boston)Open match recap

Next matchNorway vs SenegalJune 22, 2026 · New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey)Open match preview

Group facts

Group

Group I

Confederation

UEFA

Opponents

France, Senegal, Iraq

First match

June 16, 2026

Last match

June 26, 2026

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Quick team snapshot

The group route for Norway begins and ends in Boston, with only the middle date pulling the team into New York/New Jersey.

Opening match: June 16, 2026 against Iraq in Boston.
Boston appears at both ends of the route, with New York/New Jersey used only for the middle fixture.
Closing match: June 26, 2026 against France in Boston.
Group-stage window: 10 days from the opener to the closer.

Group-stage route

Opener: Iraq · 2026-06-16 · Boston Stadium (Boston)
Second match: Norway vs Senegal match preview · 2026-06-22 · New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey)
Group closer: Norway vs France match preview · 2026-06-26 · Boston Stadium (Boston)

Fixtures hub: Browse all matches · Standings hub: Open group tables · Schedule hub: See stage dates

Related matches

Norway vs France · June 26, 2026 · Boston Stadium · Match preview
Norway vs Senegal · June 22, 2026 · New York New Jersey Stadium · Match preview

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FAQ

When does Norway open the group stage?: June 16, 2026 against Iraq at Boston Stadium (Boston) in Boston.
When is Norway's second group match?: June 22, 2026 against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) in New York/New Jersey.
How much time does Norway get between group matches?: 6 days separate the opener and second match, and 4 days separate the second match and the group closer.
Does Norway return to the opening city during the group stage?: Yes. Norway open in Boston, go to New York/New Jersey for the middle fixture, and return to Boston for the group closer.
When does Norway close the group stage?: June 26, 2026 against France at Boston Stadium (Boston) in Boston.