Norway’s Landmark Victory
Following a stunning 2-1 triumph over Brazil in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, made a special visit to the Norwegian national team’s locker room. This moment marked a significant milestone, as Norway advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in the nation’s history.
The match, held on July 5, 2026, saw star striker Erling Haaland score a brace, securing his team’s place in the next round. The Round of 16 stage kicked off on July 4, 2026, featuring several other games. In the early matches of this stage, Paraguay fell to France (0-1), and Canada lost to Morocco (0-3). Elsewhere, Norway claimed victory over Brazil, while Mexico was defeated by England (2-3).
2026 World Cup Match Schedule
Upcoming Round of 16 fixtures include: USA vs. Belgium, Portugal vs. Spain, Argentina vs. Egypt, and Switzerland vs. Colombia.
It is worth noting that FIFA has decided to lift the suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun and has also allowed the Russian youth team to participate in the under-15 World Cup, set to take place in Azerbaijan this autumn.
- World Cup 2026 – Group A Schedule:
- June 11, 10:00 PM: Mexico vs. South Africa
- June 12, 5:00 AM: South Korea vs. Czech Republic
- June 18, 7:00 PM: Czech Republic vs. South Africa
- June 19, 4:00 AM: Mexico vs. South Korea
- June 25, 4:00 AM: Czech Republic vs. Mexico
- June 25, 4:00 AM: South Africa vs. South Korea
- World Cup 2026 – Group B Schedule:
- June 12, 10:00 PM: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- June 13, 10:00 PM: Qatar vs. Switzerland
- June 18, 10:00 PM: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- June 19, 1:00 AM: Canada vs. Qatar
- June 24, 10:00 PM: Switzerland vs. Canada
- June 24, 10:00 PM: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar
- World Cup 2026 – Group C Schedule:
- June 14, 1:00 AM: Brazil vs. Morocco
- June 14, 4:00 AM: Haiti vs. Scotland
- June 20, 1:00 AM: Scotland vs. Morocco
- June 20, 3:30 AM: Brazil vs. Haiti
- June 25, 1:00 AM: Scotland vs. Brazil
- June 25, 1:00 AM: Morocco vs. Haiti
- World Cup 2026 – Group D Schedule:
- June 13, 4:00 AM: USA vs. Paraguay
- June 14, 7:00 AM: Australia vs. Turkey
- June 19, 10:00 PM: USA vs. Australia
- June 20, 6:00 AM: Turkey vs. Paraguay
- June 26, 5:00 AM: Turkey vs. USA
- June 26, 5:00 AM: Paraguay vs. Australia
- World Cup 2026 – Group E Schedule:
- June 14, 8:00 PM: Germany vs. Curacao
- June 15, 2:00 AM: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador
- June 20, 11:00 PM: Germany vs. Ivory Coast
- June 21, 3:00 AM: Ecuador vs. Curacao
- June 25, 11:00 PM: Curacao vs. Ivory Coast
- June 25, 11:00 PM: Ecuador vs. Germany
- World Cup 2026 – Group F Schedule:
- June 14, 11:00 PM: Netherlands vs. Japan
- June 15, 5:00 AM: Sweden vs. Tunisia
- June 20, 8:00 PM: Netherlands vs. Sweden
- June 21, 7:00 AM: Tunisia vs. Japan
- June 26, 2:00 AM: Japan vs. Sweden
- June 26, 2:00 AM: Tunisia vs. Netherlands
- World Cup 2026 – Group G Schedule:
- June 15, 10:00 PM: Belgium vs. Egypt
- June 16, 4:00 AM: Iran vs. New Zealand
- June 21, 10:00 PM: Belgium vs. Iran
- June 22, 4:00 AM: New Zealand vs. Egypt
- June 27, 6:00 AM: Egypt vs. Iran
- June 27, 6:00 AM: New Zealand vs. Belgium
- World Cup 2026 – Group H Schedule:
- June 15, 7:00 PM: Spain vs. Cape Verde
- June 16, 1:00 AM: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay
- June 21, 7:00 PM: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
- June 22, 1:00 AM: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde
- June 27, 3:00 AM: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
- June 27, 3:00 AM: Uruguay vs. Spain
- World Cup 2026 – Group I Schedule:
- June 16, 10:00 PM: France vs. Senegal
- June 17, 1:00 AM: Iraq vs. Norway
- June 23, 12:00 AM: France vs. Iraq
- June 23, 3:00 AM: Norway vs. Senegal
- June 26, 10:00 PM: Norway vs. France
- June 26, 10:00 PM: Senegal vs. Iraq
- World Cup 2026 – Group J Schedule:
- June 17, 4:00 AM: Argentina vs. Algeria
- June 17, 7:00 AM: Austria vs. Jordan
- June 22, 8:00 PM: Argentina vs. Austria
- June 23, 6:00 AM: Jordan vs. Algeria
- June 28, 5:00 AM: Algeria vs. Austria
- June 28, 5:00 AM: Jordan vs. Argentina
- World Cup 2026 – Group K Schedule:
- June 17, 8:00 PM: Portugal vs. DR Congo
- June 18, 5:00 AM: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia
- June 23, 8:00 PM: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
- June 24, 5:00 AM: Colombia vs. DR Congo
- June 28, 2:30 AM: Colombia vs. Portugal
- June 28, 2:30 AM: DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan
- World Cup 2026 – Group L Schedule:
- June 17, 11:00 PM: England vs. Croatia
- June 18, 2:00 AM: Ghana vs. Panama
- June 23, 11:00 PM: England vs. Ghana
- June 24, 2:00 AM: Panama vs. Croatia
- June 28, 12:00 AM: Panama vs. England
- June 28, 12:00 AM: Croatia vs. Ghana
Additionally, the preliminary Round of 32 schedule includes:
- June 28, 10:00 PM: South Africa vs. Canada
- June 29, 8:00 PM: Brazil vs. Japan
- June 29, 11:30 PM: Germany vs. Paraguay
- June 30, 4:00 AM: Netherlands vs. Morocco
- June 30, 8:00 PM: Ivory Coast vs. Norway
- July 1, 12:00 AM: France vs. Sweden
- July 1, 4:00 AM: Mexico vs. Ecuador
- July 1, 7:00 PM: England vs. DR Congo
- July 1, 11:00 PM: Belgium vs. Senegal
- July 2, 3:00 AM: USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- July 2, 10:00 PM: Spain vs. Austria
- July 3, 2:00 AM: Portugal vs. Croatia
- July 3, 6:00 AM: Switzerland vs. Algeria
- July 3, 9:00 PM: Australia vs. Egypt
- July 4, 1:00 AM: Argentina vs. Cape Verde
- July 4, 4:30 AM: Colombia vs. Ghana
The preliminary Round of 16 schedule includes:
- July 4, 8:00 PM: Canada vs. Morocco
- July 5, 12:00 AM: Paraguay vs. France
- July 5, 11:00 PM: Brazil vs. Norway
- July 6, 3:00 AM: Mexico vs. England
- July 6, 10:00 PM: Portugal vs. Spain
- July 7, 3:00 AM: USA vs. Belgium
- July 7, 7:00 PM: Argentina vs. Egypt
- July 7, 11:00 PM: Switzerland vs. Colombia
Preliminary quarterfinal schedule:
- July 9, 11:00 PM: Winner of Round of 16 Match 1 vs. Winner of Round of 16 Match 2
- July 10, 10:00 PM: Winner of Round of 16 Match 5 vs. Winner of Round of 16 Match 6
- July 11, 12:00 AM: Winner of Round of 16 Match 3 vs. Winner of Round of 16 Match 4
- July 11, 4:00 AM: Winner of Round of 16 Match 7 vs. Winner of Round of 16 Match 8
Preliminary semifinal schedule:
- July 14, 10:00 PM: Winner of Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 2
- July 15, 10:00 PM: Winner of Quarterfinal 3 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 4
Preliminary final schedule:
- July 19, 10:00 PM: Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2
Norway’s victory over Brazil is a landmark achievement for a team that has never before reached the World Cup quarterfinals. This success highlights the growing competitiveness of Norwegian football on the global stage. The royal family’s visit to the locker room underscores the nation’s support and the significance of this accomplishment. As Norway prepares for the quarterfinals, they have a chance to extend their historic run, potentially marking a pivotal moment for the sport’s development in the country.
As the excitement continues to build around Norway's historic progression in the tournament, the details of the match reveal how Haaland's impressive performance played a crucial role in their victory over Brazil. This stunning win not only highlights the team's skill but also sets the stage for their upcoming challenges in the quarterfinals.