Norway were the best attacking side in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup with a staggering 37 goals across eight matches.
Back on football’s grandest stage after a 28-year absence, Norway head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of Europe’s in-form sides, buoyed by a promising ‘golden generation’.
With a perfect record in the UEFA qualifying phase, featuring eight wins in as many games and the most goals (37) scored, Norway gave a clear warning of their calibre to their opponents.
While the Norwegians are tipped for a deep run in North America, it will not come easily, as they find themselves in an interesting Group I alongside two-time world champions France, African heavyweights Senegal, and Iraq.
Quick facts
- Captain: Martin Ødegaard
- Manager: Ståle Solbakken
- World Cup appearances (including 2026): 4
- Best World Cup result: Round of 16 (1938, 1998)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Norway’s full squad
Goalkeepers: Ørjan Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (HSV)
Defenders: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Leo Skiri Østigård (Genoa), David Møller Wolfe (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), Torbjørn Heggem (Bologna), Fredrik Bjørkan (Bodø/Glimt), Henrik Falchener (Viking), Sondre Langås (Derby County)
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Patrick Berg (Bodø/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)
Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Sørloth (Atlético Madrid), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig)