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.
At a Glance
Key Players
Coach: Ståle Solbakken
Tactical Analysis
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.
Betting Angle
Haaland's anytime scorer markets carry significant value — he has scored at a world-record rate and rarely goes goalless in competitive matches. Norway over 1.5 goals markets are also worth examining.
Did You Know?
- 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.