4.4% modelled chance to reach the semifinal

Norway World Cup 2026 chances.

The route model gives Norway a 11.4% chance to reach the quarterfinal and a 4.4% chance to reach the semifinal. Start with the confirmed games against Iraq, Senegal, and France, then see which cities open up along each route.

Confirmed schedule

Norway plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Boston and New York/New Jersey.

Chance ladder

How far could Norway go?

These are model estimates for route planning. They use the confirmed bracket path plus a static team-strength rating, so they are not live betting odds and they do not yet ingest match results minute by minute.

Knockouts

72.4%

Quarterfinal

11.4%

Semifinal

4.4%

Final

1.6%

Champion

0.6%

Tournament is live

Check today's games before planning Norway's route.

The current-slate page shows today's listed matches, kickoff times, cities, stadiums, and links back to the team and match pages that matter next.

Route model

How could Norway get through?

This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.

Win group

27.6%

Finish second

27.8%

Advance as third

17%

Out in group

27.6%

Before you book

Turn Norway's route into a plan.

Norway is confirmed for Boston and New York/New Jersey. Use those cities as the base case, then keep the knockout rounds flexible until the group table is clearer.

Common questions

Norway World Cup 2026 FAQ

Where does Norway play in World Cup 2026?

Norway plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Boston and New York/New Jersey.

When is Norway's first World Cup 2026 match?

Norway's first group match is Iraq vs Norway on Tue, Jun 16 at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

Who does Norway play in the group stage?

Norway plays Iraq, Senegal, and France in Group I.

What stadiums does Norway play at in World Cup 2026?

Norway's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Gillette Stadium, MetLife Stadium, and Gillette Stadium.

What is Norway's possible knockout route?

The knockout route depends on whether Norway wins Group I, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.

Group I

Compare the group

Match-by-match path

Win, lose, where next?

Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.

If group winner

27.6% route probability

starts New York/New Jersey

Round of 32 · Match 78

New York/New Jersey

Tue, Jun 30 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

27.6%

Win this match: 48.2%

Total path chance: 13.3%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Round of 16

Lose this match: 51.8%

Total path chance: 14.3%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 91

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 5 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

13.3%

Win this match: 42.7%

Total path chance: 5.7%

Next: Miami · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 57.3%

Total path chance: 7.6%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 99

Miami

Sat, Jul 11 · Hard Rock Stadium

Chance here

5.7%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 2.2%

Next: Atlanta · Semifinal

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 3.5%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 102

Atlanta

Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

2.2%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.8%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 1.4%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

0.8%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.3%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 0.5%

Next: Eliminated

If group runner-up

27.8% route probability

starts Dallas

Round of 32 · Match 77

Dallas

Tue, Jun 30 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

27.8%

Win this match: 48.2%

Total path chance: 13.4%

Next: Philadelphia · Round of 16

Lose this match: 51.8%

Total path chance: 14.4%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 90

Philadelphia

Sat, Jul 4 · Lincoln Financial Field

Chance here

13.4%

Win this match: 42.7%

Total path chance: 5.7%

Next: Boston · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 57.3%

Total path chance: 7.7%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 97

Boston

Thu, Jul 9 · Gillette Stadium

Chance here

5.7%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 2.2%

Next: Dallas · Semifinal

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 3.5%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 101

Dallas

Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

2.2%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.8%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 1.4%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

0.8%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.3%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 0.5%

Next: Eliminated

Model notes

Built for decisions, labelled as an estimate.

Current model version: static team strength plus confirmed schedule and bracket routes, updated July 14, 2026. Use it to compare route risk and travel options. Check official ticket, match, and team sources before booking.