Norway
Norway return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, powered by arguably the world's most dangerous striker. Erling Haaland — who broke the Premier League single-season goal record with 36 goals for Manchester City — is a generational talent. Ødegaard provides the creative intelligence; Sørloth adds a second serious attacking threat. Norway won all eight qualifying matches.
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Tactical Blueprint
An energetic 4-3-3 with Haaland as the devastating focal point. Ødegaard creates from midfield with exceptional vision and passing; wide players supply Haaland with crossing and combination opportunities. The team presses intensely when not in possession.
Key Personnel
Erling Haaland
Player · Manchester City
Martin Ødegaard
Player · Arsenal
Alexander Sørloth
Player · Atletico Madrid
★ Tournament Lore
Norway last appeared at a World Cup in 1998 — their 2026 qualification ended a 28-year absence.
Erling Haaland scored 16 goals in qualifying — the most by any European player in a single qualifying campaign.
Ståle Solbakken's Norway qualified with a perfect record — eight games, eight wins, the first European team to achieve this.
