Italy vs Norway
Italy vs Norway preview
Italy vs Norway pits Italy (FIFA #10) against Norway (#32) in Group L on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium. Italy go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Norway have round of 16 (1998) 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 — Italy have appeared at 19 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Champions, Group, Runner-up). 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.
Italy 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 | Italy | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #10 | #32 |
| Confederation | UEFA | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 19 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) | Round of 16 (1998) |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, DNQ, Champions, Group, Runner-up | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Martin Ødegaard |
| Manager | Luciano Spalletti | Ståle Solbakken |
| Players to watch | Federico Chiesa, Nicolò Barella, Gianluigi Donnarumma | Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth |
Get live Italy vs Norway data
// Fetch live data for Italy vs Norway
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-28',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Italy vs Norway at the 2026 World Cup?
Italy vs Norway is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (Miami Gardens).
What stage is Italy vs Norway?
Italy vs Norway is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Italy vs Norway?
Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326, opened 1987, open roof, natural grass) in Miami (Miami Gardens) hosts Italy vs Norway.
Who is favoured to win Italy vs Norway?
Italy go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #10, with Norway ranked #32. Italy's best World Cup finish is Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006); Norway's is Round of 16 (1998). Live odds for Italy vs Norway are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Italy 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 Italy vs Norway in my timezone?
Italy vs Norway kicks off at Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Italy vs Norway stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-28) 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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