Have Norway qualified for Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026?

They are back on the world stage after a 28-year absence.

Led by Ståle Solbakken, the Norway national football team have now played all of their group stage games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They were placed in Group I along with the likes for France, Senegal and Iraq.

A total of 1,248 players are locked in across 48 nations to fight for the prestigious title. This time around, the mega competition is taking place in Canada, Mexico and the USA. It will take 104 matches to determine the world champions this time around. The flagship tournament is now slowly transitioning into the knockout stages and it will be interesting to see the intensity of the performances.

The Vikings made their last appearance on the grandest stage of them all in 1998 and have qualified for the FIFA World Cup after a wait of 28 years. They will make sure to capitalise on their presence here.

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Did Norway qualify for Round of 32?

Yes. The Norway national football team initiated their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq. In their second fixture, they made a comeback against Senegal to secure a 3-2 win. This victory was enough for them to secure a berth in the round of 32.

The Vikings are now all set to battle it out against the Ivory Coast to secure a spot in the last 16.

Norway underperformed in the final group stage of the FIFA World Cup. They fell prey to France by 1-4 and as a result, finished second in Group I. Top players like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard were rested for the game. Ståle Solbakken’s men must focus on their defence, or it will continue to be a big problem for them in the knockout stage.

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