Morocco and Norway drew 1-1 in a friendly match played on Sunday (7) at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.
The Moroccan team took the lead in the eighth minute with a goal by Brahim Díaz after an assist from Abde Ezzalzouli. Norway equalized in the second half with a goal by Martin Odegaard. Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui left the field injured in the first half. Morocco debuts in the 2026 World Cup on Saturday (13) against Brazil at MetLife Stadium. Norway faces Iraq on June 17.
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The Netherlands defeated Norway 2-1 in an international friendly in Amsterdam on March 27, providing a taste of the quality expected at this summer's World Cup. Norway took the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, but Virgil van Dijk and Tijjani Reijnders scored to secure the win for the hosts.
Norway defeated Sweden 3-1 in a warm-up match at Ulleval Stadion on June 1 as they prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Portugal drew 0-0 with 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a warm-up friendly at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca on Saturday. Coach Roberto Martinez praised substitute Paulinho's return from international exile, amid a tense clash between Chelsea's Pedro Neto and Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
Mexico's national team will face Belgium in a friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game follows a 0-0 draw with Portugal and will allow coach Javier Aguirre to fine-tune his squad. Belgium arrives after a 5-2 win over the United States.
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France's national team beat Colombia 3-1 on Sunday in Landover, Maryland, in their final warm-up before the World Cup 2026 squad announcement. Désiré Doué scored a brace and Marcus Thuram netted a goal, as coach Didier Deschamps praised the reserves while urging humility. The US tour ended perfectly after defeating Brazil.