Norway and Morocco played a World Cup warm-up match that ended in a 1-1 draw on June 7, 2026, in Harrison, New Jersey [1, 2, 3]. Morocco took an early lead when Brahim Diaz scored after eight minutes following a run and assist from Abde Ezzalzouli [1, 2, 3]. Norway equalized in the 75th minute through Martin Odegaard, who converted a low cross from Oscar Bobb [1, 2, 3].
Norway lined up with Manchester City's Erling Haaland leading the attack [1, 2, 3]. The match served as preparation ahead of Norway's 2026 World Cup group stage matches against Iraq on June 16, then Senegal and France [1, 2, 3]. Meanwhile, Morocco will open their 2026 World Cup Group C campaign against Brazil on June 1, 2026, before facing Scotland and Haiti [1, 2, 3].
Morocco were the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals four years ago, where they lost to France [1, 2, 3]. Both teams look to build momentum as the tournament approaches.
Norway will next face Iraq on June 16 in their Group stage opener [1, 2, 3].