Norway's World Cup opener against Iraq four days away

Iraq up first, four days out

Norway open their 2026 World Cup campaign on Tuesday against Iraq in Group I (1). It's the nation's first World Cup appearance since 1998. France and Senegal complete the group, with the French heavy favorites to top it (2). Four days to go, the wait is almost over.

Morocco winger out of tournament after Norway friendly

Morocco's Abde Ezzalzouli has been cut from their World Cup squad with a right knee injury suffered in the friendly against Norway (3). Amine Sbai has been called up as his replacement (3). The injury occurred during the 1–1 draw in New Jersey where Brahim Díaz scored for Morocco and Martin Ødegaard equalized.

Haaland spotted at ice hockey game before opener

Erling Haaland was seen at an ice hockey game ahead of Norway's World Cup debut (1). No injury concerns or drama attached, just a moment of downtime before the biggest tournament of his career.