Norway World Cup 2026 Roster: Erling Haaland Gets First Crack at Major Tournament
Norway enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the most exciting teams in the competition. Led by superstar striker Erling Haaland, they qualified with a perfect record and will be making their first appearance at a major FIFA tournament in 28 years.
Norway 2026 World Cup Squad
Norway announced their final 26-man squad on May 21, 2026.
Goalkeepers:
Orjan Nyland (Sevilla)
Egil Selvik (Watford)
Sander Tangvik (Hamburg)
Defenders:
Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford)
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt)
Henrik Falchener (Vikingur)
Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna)
Sondre Langas (Derby County)
Leo Skiri Ostigard (Genoa)
Marcus Pedersen (Torino)
Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund)
David Moller Wolfe (Wolves)
Midfielders:
Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers)
Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)
Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt)
Sander Berge (Fulham)
Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt)
Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig)
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)
Morten Thorsby (Cremonese)
Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo)
Forwards:
Oscar Bobb (Fulham)
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid)
Key Players to Watch
The team is built around the world-class duo of Erling Haaland (Manchester City) and Martin Odegaard (Arsenal). Haaland has been in sensational form for both club and country, while Odegaard brings creativity and leadership from midfield.Young talents like Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) and Oscar Bobb (Fulham), along with experienced forwards Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid) and Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), add significant depth.
Norway Head Coach
Stale Solbakken has been in charge since 2020. He led Norway to a flawless qualifying campaign, finishing top of their group ahead of Italy.
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