Norway
Manager: Ståle Solbakken
Overview
Norway possess one of the most devastating strikers in world football in Erling Haaland, whose prolific goal-scoring at Manchester City makes them a genuine threat at any tournament. Despite Haaland's brilliance, Norway have struggled to qualify for major tournaments in recent years, with their last appearance at a World Cup coming in 1998. The squad features several talented players at top European clubs, and their style under recent managers has evolved toward a more possession-based approach while still utilizing Haaland's extraordinary finishing ability. If Norway qualify, they would be a fascinating wildcard, with a single player capable of carrying a team through a tournament.
Squad
26 playersGoalkeepers3
Ørjan Håskjold Nyland
Sevilla
Egil Selvik
Watford
Sander Tangvik
Hamburger SV
Defenders9
Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer
Brentford
Leo Skiri Østigård
Genoa
David Møller Wolfe
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fredrik André Bjørkan
Bodø/Glimt
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen
Torino
Torbjørn Lysaker Heggem
Bologna
Sondre Klingen Langås
Derby County
Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
Viking FK
Julian Ryerson
Borussia Dortmund
Midfielders11
Martin Ødegaard
Arsenal
Sander Berge
Fulham
Fredrik Aursnes
Benfica
Patrick Berg
Bodø/Glimt
Morten Thorsby
Cremonese
Kristian Thorstvedt
Sassuolo
Thelo Aasgaard
Rangers
Antonio Nusa
RB Leipzig
Andreas Schjelderup
Benfica
Oscar Bobb
Fulham
Jens Petter Hauge
Bodø/Glimt
Forwards3
Erling Haaland
Manchester City
Alexander Sørloth
Atlético Madrid
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace
World Cup History
Norway have appeared at three World Cups: 1938, 1994, and 1998. Their best result was reaching the round of 16 in 1998 in France, where they were eliminated by Italy. Norway famously beat Brazil 2-1 in the group stage of that tournament. Their absence from major tournaments since 2000 has been a source of frustration given the talent they have produced.
Group I Opponents
Fun Fact
Norway have never lost to Brazil in competitive matches, an extraordinary record that includes a famous 2-1 group-stage victory at the 1998 World Cup in France.
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