Honduras vs Norway
Honduras vs Norway preview
Honduras vs Norway pits Norway (FIFA #32) against Honduras (#76) in Group L on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium. Norway go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Honduras have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326) is the open-roof home of the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Inter Miami CF (MLS, Hard Rock training centre). It sits 2m above sea level in Miami (Miami Gardens). June/July temperatures in Miami average a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Honduras have appeared at 4 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ). 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.
Honduras 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 | Honduras | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #76 | #32 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 4 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Group stage | Round of 16 (1998) |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Andy Najar | Martin Ødegaard |
| Manager | Reinaldo Rueda | Ståle Solbakken |
| Players to watch | Andy Najar, Anthony Lozano, Romell Quioto | Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth |
Get live Honduras vs Norway data
// Fetch live data for Honduras vs Norway
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-18',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Honduras vs Norway at the 2026 World Cup?
Honduras vs Norway is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (Miami Gardens).
What stage is Honduras vs Norway?
Honduras vs Norway is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Honduras vs Norway?
Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326, opened 1987, open roof, natural grass) in Miami (Miami Gardens) hosts Honduras vs Norway.
Who is favoured to win Honduras vs Norway?
Norway go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #32, with Honduras ranked #76. Norway's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (1998); Honduras's is Group stage. Live odds for Honduras vs Norway are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Honduras 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 Honduras vs Norway in my timezone?
Honduras vs Norway kicks off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Honduras vs Norway stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-18) 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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