Norway announce final squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 ft. Erling Haaland
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Solbakken’s side will play in their first-ever World Cup since 1998.
Manager Ståle Solbakken has picked his 26 players who will be looking to guide Norway to the World Cup 2026 next month.
Norway are one of the more formidable teams in the field, going into their fourth FIFA World Cup, a brave underdog looking to pull off an upset.
Norway are a very powerful team that, although perhaps not strong enough to contend for the title, can undoubtedly go far in the competition after winning their UEFA qualification group. They are one of only two European teams to finish with a perfect record alongside England.
Erling Haaland is one of the world’s most potent goal-scoring threats in contemporary football. His presence will intimidate any opponent. He is backed by a group of individuals who, taken as a whole, have outperformed.
Norway were one of the surprising teams to go undefeated during the qualifiers, sending a message that they will be motivated to put on a top performance in the competition next month.
The team boasts an impressive group of players who are set to play in their first-ever World Cup. They are looking forward to causing many surprises as the Red, White and Blue looks to leave a mark.
Even though there are not many expectations, Solbakken’s side can be seen as one of the dark horses capable of defeating a powerful side. We have already seen their win over Italy during the qualifiers.
Their star striker, Erling Haaland, will be determined to lead the attacking line in the competition and score plenty of goals as Norway get ready for their first-ever World Cup since 1998.
Norway FIFA World Cup 2026 final squad
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Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik
Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer, Fredrik Andre Bjorkan, Sondre Langås, Henrik Falchener, Torbjorn Heggem, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Julian Ryerson, Leo Skiri Ostigard, David Moller Wolfe
Midfielders: Thelo Aasgaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Fredrik Aursnes, Oscar Bobb, Morten Thorsby, Kristian Thorstvedt, Martin Odegaard
Forwards: Antonio Nusa, Jens Petter Hauge, Andreas Schjelderup, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, Jorgen Strand Larsen
Which group are Norway in?
They are in group I.
When is their first game?
17th June, 3:30 am IST against Iraq.
Is Erling Haaland called up?
Yes.
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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.