Norway and Sweden set for Oslo friendly ahead of World Cup

Norway and Sweden will meet in an international friendly in Oslo on Monday, June 1, as both Scandinavian nations finalize their preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The match will kick off at 7:00 p.m. local time at Norway’s Ullevaal Stadion.

The contest renews a longstanding rivalry between the neighboring countries, who have faced each other 110 previous times. Sweden holds the historical advantage with 59 wins to Norway’s 26, with 25 matches ending in draws. Both teams are using the fixture as a critical tune-up before the World Cup begins next month.

Norway, led by star striker Erling Haaland, is returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. The team dominated its qualifying group, winning all eight matches and scoring 37 goals while conceding only five. Haaland was particularly prolific, scoring 16 goals in those eight qualifying appearances. Manager Ståle Solbakken’s side is currently on a 12-match unbeaten run at home.

Sweden, under manager Graham Potter, is preparing for its 13th World Cup appearance and its first since 2018. The team secured its place in the tournament with a 3-2 victory over Poland in March. Potter, appointed in October 2025, is...