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Archived guide. The 2026 World Cup finished on 19 July 2026 — this page is kept as a record of how the tournament was broadcast in Norway. For current football, see how to watch football legally while travelling.
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How the 2026 World Cup
was broadcast in Norway

Split free between NRK and TV2

Where to watch in Norway

UPDATED 2026-05-05
NRK ↗ FREE
App: NRK TV
TV2 PAID
Free matches
Some
Free streaming
NRK TV
Coverage
PARTIAL FREE

Watching football away from Norway?

Domestic broadcasters geo-block their streams outside the country, so a subscription you pay for at home stops working the moment you travel. Our evergreen guide explains the legitimate way around it.

How to watch football legally while travelling →

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2026 World Cup free to watch in Norway?
Partly. Split free between NRK and TV2 NRK carried the free coverage.
How did fans watch Norway's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a Norway server to reach their home broadcaster, since those streams are geo-blocked outside the country. The same approach still works for ongoing domestic league football — see our evergreen guide on watching football legally while travelling.
Which app streamed the World Cup in Norway?
NRK TV was the main free streaming option in Norway. Not all 104 matches were available free.

Other countries in Europe

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