It's yet another weekend of 2026 FIFA World Cup action, with four games slated for Saturday and a Norway fan takeover in New York City.

Norway's players have mounted a strong defence of captain Martin Odegaard following intense domestic media ​criticism of his performance in their opening match at ‌the World Cup.

CNN World Sport’s Don Riddell speaks with Norway’s 1994 World Cup veteran Erik Thorstvedt who’s son Kristian is playing at this year’s showpiece event. Kristian is one of three Norway World Cup players along with Erling Haaland who’s fathers featured at USA 1994.

The stars have been out at the 2026 World Cup. It's been less than a week of group-play competition, and there are already of host of multi-goal scorers. It isn't too early to start tracking the Golden Boot race.

Norwegian sports fans performed synchronized Viking rowing on a Boston escalator ahead of Norway's first World Cup appearance in 28 years — charming locals.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic delivered a solid endorsement of Norway's Erling Haaland after seeing his World Cup debut performance.

Norway face Iraq in a battle between two teams making their long-awaited return to the World Cup and you can follow it live on ESPN.