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Norway — World Cup 2026
Group I · Model Elo 2022 · Founded 1902 · Ullevaal Stadion
Norway are in Group I. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 2022, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 6 group-stage fixtures.
About Norway
Norway are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group I. The national side was founded in 1902. They play home matches at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway, which seats 28,000.
- Founded: 1902
- Home stadium: Ullevaal Stadion (capacity 28,000)
- Based in: Oslo, Norway
- Official site: www.fotball.no
Squad (28)
Goalkeepers
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1. Egil Selvik · Goalkeeper · age 29 · Watford -
12. Sander Tangvik · Goalkeeper · age 23 · Hamburg -
13. Ørjan Nyland · Goalkeeper · age 35 · Sevilla
Defenders
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5. Leo Østigård · Centre-Back · age 26 · Genoa -
6. David Møller Wolfe · Left-Back · age 24 · Wolverhampton Wanderers -
6. Sondre Langås · Centre-Back · age 25 · Derby County -
14. Torbjørn Heggem · Centre-Back · age 27 · Bologna -
15. Fredrik Bjørkan · Left-Back · age 27 · Bodø/Glimt -
16. Marcus Pedersen · Right-Back · age 26 · Torino -
20. Kristoffer Ajer · Centre-Back · age 28 · Brentford -
25. Henrik Falchener · Centre-Back · age 23 · Viking -
26. Julian Ryerson · Right-Back · age 28 · Borussia Dortmund
Midfielders
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2. Morten Thorsby · Central Midfield · age 30 · Cremonese -
7. Patrick Berg · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Bodø/Glimt -
7. Antonio Nusa · Left Midfield · age 21 · RB Leipzig -
8. Martin Ødegaard · Attacking Midfield · age 27 · Arsenal -
8. Fredrik Aursnes · Central Midfield · age 30 · Benfica -
11. Thelo Aasgaard · Attacking Midfield · age 24 · Rangers -
16. Sander Berge · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Fulham -
42. Kristian Thorstvedt · Central Midfield · age 27 · Sassuolo
Forwards
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9. Erling Haaland · Forward · age 26 · Manchester City -
9. Alexander Sørloth · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Atlético Madrid -
10. Jens Petter Hauge · Left Wing · age 26 · Bodø/Glimt -
14. Oscar Bobb · Right Winger · age 23 · Fulham -
21. Andreas Schjelderup · Centre-Forward · age 22 · Benfica -
22. Jørgen Strand Larsen · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Crystal Palace
Staff
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Ståle Solbakken · Manager · age 58 · Norway - Lars Lagerbäck · Manager · age 78 · Norway
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Norway have played 878 internationals since 1908, winning 332 for a 37.8% win rate (332W 196D 350L, 1,364 goals for / 1,427 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 6W 3D 5L from 14 matches.
Recent form
- L vs England 1–2 · 2026-07-11 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Brazil 2–1 · 2026-07-05 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Ivory Coast 2–1 · 2026-06-30 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs France 1–4 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Senegal 3–2 · 2026-06-22 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Iraq 4–1 · 2026-06-16 · FIFA World Cup
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Norway's Top World Cup Scorers
- Erling Haaland — 7 World Cup goals
- Kjetil Rekdal — 2 World Cup goals
- Arne Brustad — 1 World Cup goal
- Dan Eggen — 1 World Cup goal
- Håvard Flo — 1 World Cup goal
- Tore André Flo — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group I Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Norway in at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway are in Group I.
What are Norway's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Norway a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2022.
When was the Norway national football team founded?
1902.
Where do Norway play their home matches?
At the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway (capacity 28,000).
What is Norway's all-time record?
Norway have played 878 internationals, winning 332 (37.8%). At the World Cup they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats from 14 matches.