The Tournament
Norway 2026
Norway topped their qualification group comfortably; the only question is how deep their relative tournament inexperience might cost them.
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Orjan Nyland
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David Moller Wolfe
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Kristoffer Ajer
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Torbjorn Heggem
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Julian Ryerson
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Sander Berge
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Martin Odegaard
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Patrick Berg
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Antonio Nusa
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Erling Haaland
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Alexander Sorloth
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World Cup 2026
Norway
After 28 years in the wilderness, Norway returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1998. Ståle Solbakken was the man tasked with guiding them back.
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The Campaign
World Cup 2026
Norway return to a men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 a 28-year gap ended by Erling Haaland's generation. Coach Ståle Solbakken has overseen the transformation, integrating Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth, Oscar Bobb, and Antonio Nusa into one of Europe's most explosive attacking sides.
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Quarter-finals
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Brazil
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Round of 16
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Côte d'Ivoire
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Round of 32
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The Defining Moment
Norway 2026
Norway showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. They edged past Côte d'Ivoire in the Round of 32, found a way past Brazil in the Round of 16, and were narrowly knocked out by England in the Quarter-finals. The narrowest of defeats against England ended what had been a promising tournament run.
Top Scorer
Erling Haaland
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Erling Haaland, 25, is one of the most productive strikers in Premier League history, holding the record for goals in a single PL season (36 in 2022-23). 2026 will be his first major international tournament and the one the world has been waiting for him to play. Erling Haaland led Norway's attack with 7 goals 4 in the group stage, 1 in the round of 32 and 2 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. A specialist in decisive moments, with goals in the closing stages that changed the course of matches. A specialist in decisive moments, with goals in the closing stages.
Head Coach
Ståle Solbakken
Norwegian · 2020 – 2026
Solbakken, 57, took over in 2020 after coaching Copenhagen, Köln, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. His tactical balance between Haaland's direct threat and Ødegaard's creative midfield has been patiently built over five qualification cycles. Leading Norway at his first World Cup 4 wins, 2 losses under Solbakken.
Goalkeepers
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Orjan Nyland
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GK
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Sander Tangvik
GK
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Egil Selvik
1GAME
GK
Defenders
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Kristoffer Ajer
5GAMES
CB
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Leo Ostigard
5GAMES1GOAL
CB
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David Moller Wolfe
5GAMES
LB
15
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
1GAME
LB
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Marcus Holmgren Pedersen
4GAMES1GOAL
RB
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Torbjorn Heggem
5GAMES
CB
24
Sondre Langas
1GAME
CB
25
Henrik Falchener
1GAME
CB
26
Julian Ryerson
4GAMES
RB
Midfielders
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Morten Thorsby
1GAME
CM
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Patrick Berg
6GAMES
CM
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Sander Berge
5GAMES
DM
10
Martin Odegaard
5GAMES
CM
14
Fredrik Aursnes
6GAMES
CM
18
Kristian Thorstvedt
2GAMES
CM
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Thelo Aasgaard
1GAME1GOAL
CM
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Jens Petter Hauge
1GAME
CM
Forwards
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Alexander Sorloth
5GAMES
RW
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Erling Haaland
5GAMES7GOALS
CF
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Jorgen Strand Larsen
2GAMES
CF
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Antonio Nusa
6GAMES1GOAL
LW
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Andreas Schjelderup
6GAMES1GOAL
LW
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Oscar Bobb
6GAMES
RW