Odegaard helps Norway snatch 1-1 draw vs Morocco ahead of 2026 World Cup

The match has ended in a 1-1 draw as Morocco and Norway wrapped up their crucial international friendly, with both sides finalizing their preparations ahead of their respective 2026 World Cup campaigns. This final tune-up served as an invaluable litmus test for both squads, with Norway now gearing up for a physical Group I clash against Senegal, while Morocco ready themselves for a highly tactical Group C battle with Scotland.

Marking just the second time these two nations have faced each other in soccer history, Morocco are now ready for their opening World Cup run against Brazil on June 13. Meanwhile, Norway are looking to build winning momentum in after their final warm-up match before debuting against Iraq on June 16.

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05:01PM

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Morocco and Norway played their international friendly, which ended in a tie, prior to their 2026 World Cup debuts.

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05:00PM

90' - The game is finished (1-1)

The referee finished the game without adding anything in the second half of the game.

04:58PM

88' - Norway keep trying to score (1-1)

With multiple attacks, Norway try to score their second goal of the game and win the game.

04:55PM

85' - Morocco are now just defending their goal (1-1)

In order to not lose the game, Morocco are defending their area with Norway pressing to find their second goal of the game.

04:53PM

83' - Norway look better with substitutions (1-1)

After both teams made multiple substitutions, Norway look better on the field and are looking for their second goal in the game.

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04:50PM

80' - Odegaard leaves the field (1-1)

After scoring the equalizer for Norway, Odegaard leaves the field and Thorstvedt replaces him.

04:48PM

78' - Morocco now have the ball (1-1)

After the equalizer from Norway, Morocco have started to pass the ball through the field, in order to find a chance to score.

04:45PM

75' - NORWAY SCORE (1-1)

Martin Odegaard scores after a beautiful play.

04:44PM

74' - Multiple substitutions (1-0)

Bobb, Berg, Bjorkan, Strand-Larsen are in, Sorloth, Berge, Ajer, Wolfe are out.

04:42PM

72' - Match restart (1-0)

Both teams are on the field and the match restart.

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04:39PM

69' - Cooling break (1-0)

Time to hydrate.

04:35PM

65' - Multiple substitutions for Morocco (1-0)

Halhal, El Mourabet, El Ouahdi, El Khannouss, Amaimouni, El Kaabi are in, Riad, El Aynaoui, Hakimi, Ounahi, Diaz Saibari are out.

04:32PM

62' - Norway can't find a clear chance to score (1-0)

The Europeans are trying hard to score, but Morocco's defense has played outstandingly. Sorloth has been one of the most important players for Norway.

04:30PM

60' - The matchup has slowed down (1-0)

Morocco's posture in the game with plenty of fouls, has slowed the game down.

04:27PM

57' - The Africans want to score their second goal (1-0)

Despite not having the ball in the second half, they are creating chances through counterattacks.

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04:25PM

55' - Morocco want to stop Norway through fouls (1-0)

With 8 fouls, Morocco have stopped Norway's attacks and they are maintaining the advantage in the score.

04:22PM

52' - Schjelderup is leading Norway (1-0)

One of the substitutions for Norway is leading the team to find the equalizer in the game. Schjelderup creates spaces for his team against Morocco's defense.

04:20PM

50' - Norway start with intensity (1-0)

Two corners in the first five minutes of the game show that Norway want to score the equalizer in the game, but Morocco are defending outstandingly.

04:17PM

47' - Substitutions in both teams (1-0)

Belmari, Rahimi, Amrabat in, Nazraoui, Ezzalzouli, Bouaddi out in Morocco, and Schjelderup in, Nusa out in Norway.

04:15PM

45' - Second half underway (1-0)

Pierre-Luc Lauziere blows his whistle and the second half starts.

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04:03PM

First half stats

Possession: Morocco 52% — Norway 48%

Total Shots: Morocco 5 — Norway 4

Shots on Target: Morocco 2 — Norway 1

Fouls Committed: Morocco 6 — Norway 8

Corner Kicks: Morocco 3 — Norway 2

Offsides: Morocco 1 — Norway 2

Yellow Cards: Morocco 0 — Norway 1

03:56PM

45+6' - Halftime (1-0)

Pierre-Luc Lauziere blows his whistle and the first half ends.

03:54PM

45+4' - We will play two more minutes (1-0)

The referee added two more minutes for Abde's injury.

03:52PM

45+2' - Norway end in the a better shape the first half (1-0)

After a great effort in the game, Norway want to finish the first half with the equalizer, but there is expectation for the development of it. Meanwhile Abde is on the field for Morocco.

03:50PM

45' - Additional time (1-0)

Pierre-Luc Lauziere adds 4 minutes.

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03:47PM

42' - Ball possession (1-0)

Morocco 49%, Norway 51%.

03:45PM

40' - MOROCCO MISS A CLEAR CHANCE (1-0)

With Brahim assisting Abde in the middle of the defenders of Norway, Morocco almost scored their second goal of the game, but the ball went wide.

03:42PM

37' - Big chances from both teams (1-0)

Morocco already created their first corner kick in the game, and almost surprised Norway's goalkeeper, creating a dangerous situation. Prior to that, Norway had a corner kick, of which they didn't take advantage of.

03:40PM

35' - Morocco administrate the advantage (1-0)

With a ball possession on their area when they get the ball, Morocco are trying to keep their advantage over Norway and it's working.

03:37PM

32' - Norway can't find a clear spot to score (1-0)

Despite passing the ball in Morocco's territory, the Africans are defending outstandingly.

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03:35PM

30' - Morocco have the ball possession (1-0)

Since the restart of the first half, Morocco have taken control of the ball and Norway try to get it.

03:32PM

27' - Match restart (1-0)

With the players hydrated, the match restart.

03:30PM

25' - Cooling break (1-0)

Cooling break for both teams. Time to hydrate.

03:27PM

22' - Ball possession (1-0)

Morocco 40%, Norway 60%.

03:25PM

20' - Morocco want to score their second goal (1-0)

With Abde and Nasraoui, Morocco try to attack Norway to find the second goal of the game. A long-range shoot went wide from Norway's goal.

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03:22PM

17' - Ryerson is the most dangerous player for Norway (1-0)

In the right side of the field, Norway have created chances with Ryerson, but Morocco's defense has played outstandingly.

03:20PM

15' - Norway created chances through corners (1-0)

With two corners, Norway have created dangerous situations in Morocco's area.

03:17PM

12' - Norway control the ball (1-0)

Following their first goal of the game, Norway has taken control of the ball and Morocco are just defending.

03:15PM

10' - MOROCCO SCORE (1-0)

Brahim Diaz with an excellent shot from long-range beat Norway's goalkeeper.

03:12PM

7' - Ball possession (0-0)

Morocco 56%, Norway 44%.

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03:10PM

5' - Norway can't take the ball (0-0)

Despite their pressing on Morocco's defensive line, Norway can't take the ball and the Africans are the best team on the field.

03:07PM

2' - Morocco start with intensity (0-0)

By pressing the exit from Norway's defense, Morocco have already create two dangerous situations.

03:05PM

0' - First half underway! (0-0)

Referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere blows his whistle and the first half is underway.

02:55PM

Everything ready to start

The players and the referees are on the field for the protocolary acts.

02:50PM

Both teams are warming up

Morocco and Norway are on the field warming up for this international friendly prior to their 2026 World Cup debut.

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02:40PM

Today's referee

Pierre-Luc Lauziere (Head Referee), Gerard-Kader Lebuis (Assistant Referee) and Camille Raymond (Assistant Referee) has been assigned to referee today's Morocco vs. Norway friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

02:30PM

Today's venue

Sports Illustrated Stadium, located in Harrison, New Jersey, is a premier 25,000-capacity soccer-specific venue renowned for its natural grass pitch and intimate, loud atmosphere created by a distinct European-style partial roof covering all spectator seats. Originally known as Red Bull Arena from its opening in 2010 until late 2024, the stadium underwent a landmark rebranding for the 2025 season through a historic 13-year naming-rights partnership with Sports Illustrated Tickets.

Today, it serves as the home field for both the New York Red Bulls of MLS and NJ/NY Gotham FC of the NWSL, while regularly hosting high-profile international matches like the ongoing "Road to 26" showcase. This weekend, the venue takes center stage as a neutral-site hub for a pre-World Cup friendly between Morocco and Norway, highlighting its status as a top-tier destination for global soccer events just outside New York City.

02:20PM

Morocco lineup

Morocco starting XI: Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Mazraoui, Bouaddi, Ouhani; Brahim Diaz, Saibari, Diop, Ezzalzouli; Riad, El Aynaoui.

02:15PM

Norway lineup

Norway's starting XI: Orjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Torbjorn Heggem, Kristoffer Ajer, David Moller; Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard, Fredrik Aursnes; Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland.

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Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist who joined Bolavip US in 2024. With over seven years of experience, he has covered a diverse range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events such as the 2021 Women's Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Before joining Bolavip US, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.

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