Martin Odegaard - List of all assists in FIFA World Cup history
Martin Odegaard has been brilliant in the Lions’ progress to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
Norway have made it to the quarterfinals of a men’s major championship for the first time in history.
Many predicted them to be one of the tournament’s ‘dark horses’ leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026. But no one anticipated them to have such an easy time of it.
Martin Odegaard was always projected to become a star. He made his senior international debut for Norway in 2014, at the age of 15.
At the age of 13, he joined Strømsgodset’s first squad. He soon established himself as one of the most promising young players in the world of football.
Since then, Martin Odegaard has been their key cog. He has helped Norway establish itself among the top nations in every tournament. At the World Cup, he is already solidifying his status.
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List of all assists in FIFA World Cup history
FIFA World Cup 2026 – USA, Mexico & Canada
Assist 1: Iraq 1-4 Norway
Martin Odegaard contributed one assist to Norway’s 4-1 win against Iraq in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener on June 16, 2026. The Norwegian captain began the game and played 81 minutes. He set up a goal with a corner kick.
Odegaard was an all-rounder in the game. Norway opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant display.
Assist 2: Norway 3-2 Senegal
Martin Odegaard contributed one assist to Norway’s 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. His key assist set up Erling Haaland for the first goal of the game. It helped complete a counter-attack with a clever through pass after a lung-bursting run from his own half.
Assist 3: Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
Odegaard extended his assist streak. They faced Ivory Coast in the knockout stage. The Arsenal player set up their opening goal as they advanced to the next round of the competition.
His assist made him only the third player in World Cup history to record an assist in his first of three World Cup matches.
How many assists has Martin Odegaard recorded so far in the World Cup?
Three assists.
In which game did Martin Odegaard record his first assist?
He made his first assist against Iraq.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.