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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
FIFA will announce final fixtures and host cities on December 5, 2025. Bookmark this page — it will automatically update the moment details are confirmed.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Match 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Match 3 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Norway defeats Brazil 2-1 in the 1998 World Cup group stage, one of the biggest upsets in their history, securing their spot in the knockout round.
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | First World Cup appearance. | first appearance |
| 1993 | Reached a historic FIFA ranking of 2nd under coach Egil 'Drillo' Olsen. | notable performance |
| 1994 | Competed in the World Cup, eliminated despite having 4 points in a group where all teams tied. | disappointment |
| 1998 | Reached the World Cup Round of 16, defeating Brazil 2-1 in the group stage. | notable performance |
Norwegian support is passionate, often centered around their 'Drillos' tactical era. There is huge excitement and focus on the current generation led by Haaland and Ødegaard.
"Heia Norge! (Go Norway!)"
Oljeberget (The Oil Mountain, referring to oil wealth)
Patriotic and hopeful, especially during qualifying matches, with a growing belief in the team's potential for the first time in decades.
Norway remains undefeated in all matches against Brazil at the senior level (2 wins, 2 draws).
Once the group draw is announced on December 5, 2025, this section will show you exactly which citiesNorway will play in, along with stadium information and travel guides.
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