Croatia vs Norway
Croatia vs Norway preview
Croatia vs Norway pits Croatia (FIFA #12) against Norway (#32) in Group L on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium. Croatia go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Norway have round of 16 (1998) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Arrowhead Stadium (capacity 76,416) is the open-roof home of the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL). It sits 256m above sea level in Kansas City. June/July temperatures in Kansas City average a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Croatia have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: 3rd, Runner-up, R16, R16, Group). Norway have appeared at 4 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Croatia vs Norway — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Croatia | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #12 | #32 |
| Confederation | UEFA | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 7 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Runner-up (2018) | Round of 16 (1998) |
| Last 5 WCs | 3rd, Runner-up, R16, R16, Group | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Luka Modrić | Martin Ødegaard |
| Manager | Zlatko Dalić | Ståle Solbakken |
| Players to watch | Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Joško Gvardiol | Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth |
Get live Croatia vs Norway data
// Fetch live data for Croatia vs Norway
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-23',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Croatia vs Norway at the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia vs Norway is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.
What stage is Croatia vs Norway?
Croatia vs Norway is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Croatia vs Norway?
Arrowhead Stadium (capacity 76,416, opened 1972, open roof, natural grass) in Kansas City hosts Croatia vs Norway.
Who is favoured to win Croatia vs Norway?
Croatia go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #12, with Norway ranked #32. Croatia's best World Cup finish is Runner-up (2018); Norway's is Round of 16 (1998). Live odds for Croatia vs Norway are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Croatia vs Norway?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Croatia vs Norway in my timezone?
Croatia vs Norway kicks off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Croatia vs Norway stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-23) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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