The Defining Moment
Norway 1938
In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Italy in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Italy ended what had been a promising tournament run.
Henry Johansen
Nils Eriksen
Øivind Holmsen
Rolf Johannessen
Kristian Henriksen
Rolf Holmberg
Arne Brustad
Knut Brynildsen
Odd Frantzen
Magnar Isaksen
Reidar Kvammen
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World Cup 1938
Norway
Round of 16For the first time in their history, Norway walked onto the World Cup stage. Asbjørn Halvorsen led the squad into the unknown.
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Italy Beats Norway 2-1 in Round of 16
The 1938 FIFA World Cup saw Italy triumph over Norway in a thrilling round of 16 encounter played on June 5th, 1938, at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
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The Campaign
World Cup 1938
Norway's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
1938 campaign
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Reached the knockout rounds in their first ever World Cup.
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Arne Brustad
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Arne Brustad led Norway's attack with 1 goal at the 1938 World Cup.
Head Coach
Asbjørn Halvorsen
Norway · 1938
The tactical mind behind Norway's 1938 campaign.
Playing Style
Tactical Underdogs
Tactical identity · 1938
With a squad size of 22, Norway employed an unorthodox approach that ultimately proved insufficient against more experienced opponents. Despite this, their participation marked a significant milestone in the country's football history.
Goalkeepers
Anker Kihle
GK
Henry Johansen
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Sverre Nordby
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Defenders
Jørgen Juve
CB
Kristian Henriksen
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RB
Nils Eriksen
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LB
Oddmund Andersen
CB
Roald Amundsen
CB
Rolf Johannessen
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CB
Øivind Holmsen
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CB
Midfielders
Arne Brustad
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CM
Gunnar Andreassen
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Knut Brynildsen
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RM
Rolf Holmberg
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LM
Sigurd Hansen
CM
Sverre Berglie
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Forwards
Alf Martinsen
CF
Arne Ileby
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Hjalmar Andresen
CF
Magnar Isaksen
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Odd Frantzen
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LW
Reidar Kvammen
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