Norway
Coach: Ståle Solbakken
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Group I
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Ørjan NylandXI Sevilla | GK | |
| 12 | Egil Selvik Watford | GK | |
| 23 | Sander Tangvik Hamburg SV | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | Kristoffer AjerXI Brentford | RB | |
| 3 | Julian Ryerson Borussia Dortmund | RB | |
| 4 | David Møller WolfeXI Wolverhampton Wanderers | CB | |
| 5 | Leo ØstigårdXI Genoa | CB | |
| 7 | Marcus Pedersen Torino | DEF | |
| 13 | Torbjørn HeggemXI Bologna | LB | |
| 14 | Fredrik André Bjørkan Bodø/Glimt | LB | |
| 15 | Henrik Falchener Viking | DEF | |
| 16 | Sondre Langås Derby County | DEF | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 6 | Sander BergeXI Fulham | CDM | |
| 8 | Fredrik AursnesXI Benfica | CM | |
| 10 | Martin ØdegaardXI Arsenal | CAM | |
| 17 | Morten Thorsby Cremonese | CM | |
| 19 | Kristian Thorstvedt Sassuolo | CM | |
| 21 | Thelo Aasgaard Rangers | CM | |
| 25 | Patrick Berg Bodø/Glimt | CDM | |
| 26 | Oscar Bobb Fulham | MID | |
| Forwards | |||
| 9 | Erling HaalandXI Manchester City | ST | |
| 11 | Antonio NusaXI RB Leipzig | RW | |
| 18 | Alexander Sørloth Atlético Madrid | ST | |
| 20 | Jørgen Strand Larsen Crystal Palace | ST | |
| 22 | Andreas SchjelderupXI Benfica | LW | |
| 24 | Jens Petter Hauge Bodø/Glimt | LW | |
World Cup History
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Titles
3
Appearances
8
WC Goals
3
Wins
Best finish: Round of 16 (1998)
Top scorer: Jørgen Juve (4 goals)
Most capped: Henning Berg (8 matches)
Record: 3W – 1D – 4L
Norway have three World Cup appearances but none since 1998 — a 28-year absence. Their greatest achievement was beating Brazil 2-1 in France 1998, the defending runners-up and pre-tournament favourites. The Egil Olsen era produced memorable football built on direct play and aerial threat. A new generation featuring Erling Haaland aims to end the drought — though Haaland missed 2026 qualification.
Tournament Eras
The 1938 Debut — Losing to Italy
1938Norway participated in France 1938, losing 2-1 to Italy (the defending champions) after extra time in a direct-elimination format. Walter Eriksen scored Norway's goal. The performance was creditable against a dominant Italian side.
The Egil Olsen Era — 1994 and 1998
1994–1998Norway qualified for the 1994 and 1998 World Cups under manager Egil 'Drillo' Olsen, whose direct, long-ball style was dismissed by purists but devastatingly effective. In 1998 they beat Brazil 2-1 with goals from Tore André Flo and Kjetil Rekdal — then advanced to the Round of 16. Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Tore André Flo, and Henning Berg were the squad's spine.
Iconic Moments
Beating Brazil 2-1 — France 1998
Norway beat the pre-tournament favourites Brazil 2-1 in a stunning group-stage result. Tore André Flo equalised before Kjetil Rekdal's penalty secured the win. Brazil — with Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Bebeto — were unbeatable going into the match. Norway celebrated as if they had won the tournament.