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Norway-Sweden Friendly: World Cup Preview

Norway and Sweden meet in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Norway considered a potential dark horse.

Norway, making their fourth World Cup appearance, faces Sweden in a friendly as both teams prepare for the tournament. Norway dominated qualifying with an undefeated record that included Italy, with Erling Haaland scoring 16 goals in just eight matches. The Norwegian squad, featuring stars like Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Alexander Sørloth, is favored to win this match. cricket-ipl.in

In their World Cup Group I, Norway will face France, Senegal, and Iraq. To advance, Norway likely needs to finish second in the group, which analysts consider achievable with performances against Senegal and potentially taking points from France. The World Cup 2026 will be streamed on FOX One from June 11 to July 19, as 48 national teams compete across the tournament.