Norway

FIFA #44 Group I UEFA NOR

Background

Norway are back at a World Cup for the first time since France 1998, ending a 28-year absence that bridged the entire careers of two generations. Ståle Solbakken's side is built around Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, the most decorated attacking pair the federation has ever produced.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Round of 16 (1998)

Head coach

Ståle Solbakken

Path forward · Group I

Group opponents:

France (#4) Senegal (#20) Iraq (#63)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #44. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Iraq vs Norway · 2026-06-16 · 22:00 UTC

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Norway Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group I

Iraq

Norway

Jun 16 · 22:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group I

Norway

Senegal

Jun 23 · 00:00 UTCBMO FieldToronto

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group I

Norway

France

Jun 26 · 19:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston