Norway Unveils 2026 World Cup Squad: Haaland and Odegaard Lead
The wait is finally over for Norwegian football fans. For the first time since 1998, Norway will compete at the FIFA World Cup. The national team has officially announced its squad for the highly anticipated 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Spearheading the Norwegian attack will be Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, who notably shares a dressing room at club level with Abdukodir Khusanov. Haaland will be eager to make his mark at his premier World Cup tournament. He will be joined in the final third by Atletico Madrid’s formidable striker Alexander Sorloth, giving the Scandinavian side an incredibly potent offensive strike force.
Official Norway squad
The coaching staff has selected a balanced mix of seasoned veterans and exciting young talent. Here is the full roster travelling to North America:
Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik.
Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer, Fredrik Bjorkan, Henrik Falchener, Sondre Langas, Torbjorn Heggem, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Julian Ryerson, David Moller Wolfe, Leo Ostigard.
Midfielders: Thelonious Aasgaard, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb, Jens Petter Hauge, Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Morten Thorsby, Kristian Thorstvedt, Martin Odegaard.
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Sorloth.
Group I prospects and match schedule
Norway has been drawn into Group I where they will test their mettle against France, Senegal and Iraq. While the formidable French side are widely tipped as the clear group favourites, Norway are strongly backed as prime contenders to secure a spot in the knockout stages. With world-class game-changers like Haaland, Odegaard and Sorloth in their ranks, they are more than capable of causing an upset.
Group Stage Fixtures:
- 16 June: Iraq vs Norway
- 22 June: Norway vs Senegal
- 26 June: Norway vs France
