27 Mar
Fri
•9:00pm
Lusail Stadium • Doha
Ever since their first official meetings, the Iberian side has stayed true to its trademark blend of possession, short passing and patience, now turbocharged with extra tempo and high pressing. Norway hits back with a brand of direct, powerful football, accelerating every transition to squeeze the most out of their aerial game and runs into space. It’s technique versus physicality, control against instant impact. In their head-to-head record, the 2010 world champions are on top with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, and a 9–2 goal tally, but in a World Cup group stage every point is priceless and no mistake goes unpunished.
Since their 2010 coronation, La Roja carry both the glory of having reached the summit and the scar of their penalty shootout exit in the round of 16 at Qatar 2022. Norway return to the big stage after years away, driven by the lethal instincts of Haaland and the playmaking of Ødegaard. Luis de la Fuente’s side leans on the leadership of Rodri and the between-the-lines brilliance of Pedri to take control of the ball. Don’t miss your chance: secure your tickets now and feel, live in the stadium, how these two teams battle for their World Cup future.