Norway offers strong free World Cup viewing through public broadcaster NRK, which carries 51 of 104 matches free on NRK TV and nrk.no with no subscription or account required. The remaining 53 matches are behind TV 2's paywall. NRK's free allocation includes the final and several knockout rounds, so most fans will get the games that matter most at no cost.
Paid streaming service from TV2. Subscription from 299 NOK/month. TV2 holds the rights to the remaining 53 matches not on NRK. Geo-restricted outside Norway.
Watching from outside Norway?
NRK is geo-restricted outside Norway, so Norwegian fans abroad will need a VPN to access their free domestic coverage. BBC iPlayer and ITVX between them also offer all 104 matches free in English for those who prefer English commentary.
VPN use is legal in most countries. Always check local regulations.
Did You Know?
Norway famously beat Brazil 2–1 at the 1998 World Cup, a result that sent shockwaves through the tournament and remains one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history despite Norway failing to advance from the group stage.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Norway on NRK, TV2 Sumo.
Yes. SBS On Demand (Australia) streams all 104 World Cup matches completely free, and BBC iPlayer with ITVX (UK) carries the full tournament between them. These services are geo-restricted but a VPN such as NordVPN (https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=149286&url_id=902) unlocks them from Norway. Get NordVPN - 74% Off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and runs through to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The 2026 World Cup opening match kicks off on June 11, 2026 at 20:00 CDT (01:00 UTC on June 12). In Norway the opening match starts at June 12 at 03:00 CEST. Subsequent matches run daily until the final on July 19, 2026, with kick-off times of 15:00, 18:00, and 21:00 CDT on most matchdays.
Not all 104 matches may be available through local broadcasters in Norway. However, SBS On Demand (Australia) carries all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, and can be accessed from Norway with a VPN such as NordVPN (https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=149286&url_id=902).