When is Norway World Cup squad announcement? Date & time revealed
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The Landslaget will take on France, Senegal and Iraq in the group stage.
This is going to be the fifth-ever appearance for the Norway national football team in the FIFA World Cup. They last took part in the 1998 edition of the mega competition.
The Landslaget are now back after 28 years. They managed an incredible 100% record during the World Cup qualifiers and became the ninth nation from the UEFA region to achieve this feat. The Stale Solbakken-led side secured eight wins in eight games and looked unstoppable.
Erling Haaland played an important role in helping the Norway national football team by scoring 16 goals during the World Cup qualifying. Solbakken’s men put in a well-balanced performance and it will now be interesting to see which players will represent their national team at the upcoming edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament.
Norway are going to bring a new challenge for the other big teams at the mega competition. It will be interesting to see their performances at the biggest stage of them all.
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When will Norway announce their final squad for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Stale Solbakken will be unveiling the final list of 26-man squad on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The timing of the announcement is 08:25 PM CET. For the Indian fans timing will be 12:55 AM IST (next day).
The local broadcast will be available live on TV 2 and NRK.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard and Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sørloth are going to play a crucial part for Norway at the mega competition.
They are placed in Group I. For their group stage fixtures, the Landslaget are going to lock horns with France, Senegal and Iraq. They are not placed in the easiest of the groups, but with their recent run of performances, they are going to come up with a tough challenge.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is going to take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The flagship tournament is set to begin on June 11.
Which teams will Norway face in group stage of FIFA World Cup 2026?
They will take on France, Senegal and Iraq. The Landslaget are placed in Group I.
Where will FIFA World Cup 2026 final take place?
The high-stakes fixture will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA on July 19.
Who is the head coach of Norway national football team?
Stale Solbakken since 2020.
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