Back after 28 years — built around one of football's most lethal strikers.
One of the most prolific goalscorers in modern football and a Premier League title winner with Manchester City.
Real Madrid academy graduate and long-serving Arsenal captain — Norway's creative midfield reference.
Manchester United Champions League winner as a player and one of Norway's most internationally recognised legends.
Player information reflects historical significance, not current squad selection.
Norway's 2026 qualification ends a 28-year absence from the World Cup, with their last appearance coming at France 1998 — one of the longest awaited returns of the cycle.
Norway's modern team is built around Erling Haaland, one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football, paired with Real Madrid playmaker Martin Ødegaard.
Norway's 1998 World Cup is their best modern run, including a famous group-stage win over reigning champions Brazil before going out in the Round of 16 to Italy.
Norway have three previous World Cup appearances (1938, 1994, 1998), with 1998's Round of 16 run their best result. 2026 ends a 28-year absence and brings the Haaland-Ødegaard generation onto the global stage.
Norway beat reigning World Cup champions Brazil 2-1 in their final group-stage match at France 1998, one of the most famous results in the country's football history.
Norway reached the Round of 16 at the 1998 World Cup, the deepest tournament run in their history before going out to Italy.
Team information is based on historical records and official FIFA data. Player information reflects historical significance, not current squad selection. Facts are reviewed for accuracy but may not reflect the most recent competition results.
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