FRA 16.5%
ESP 16%
ENG 11.5%
POR 9.4%
ARG 8.9%
Tournament outlook
At their first World Cup since 1998, Norway boast two of the world's best players. If Haaland clicks, they can beat anyone, but the supporting cast is unproven.
Managed by Ståle Solbakken, Norway head into the 2026 World Cup in Group I, where they face France, Senegal, Iraq. With a FIFA ranking of #31, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
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Key players
EH
Erling Haaland
ST · Manchester City
MØ
Martin Ødegaard
AM · Arsenal
AN
Antonio Nusa
LW · RB Leipzig
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- A generational striker in Haaland
- Ødegaard's creativity
- Directness
▼ Weaknesses
- Defensive quality
- Squad depth beyond the stars
How far can Norway go?
Norway have the quality to escape the group and trouble seeded sides. A quarter-final would be a strong tournament. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
