Norway

FIFA Ranking: 32

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Country Information

• Capital: Oslo
• Population: ~5.5 million
• Continent: Europe

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World Cup History

• Appearances: 4 (1938, 1994, 1998, 2026)
• Titles: 0
• Best Performance: Quarter-finals (1938)

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Coach

• Ståle Solbakken: Long-serving Norwegian manager who has presided over his country's most exciting footballing era. Gets the best from his extraordinary squad and has built a team around but not solely reliant on Erling Haaland.

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Key Players

• Erling Haaland: One of the greatest strikers of all time. Manchester City's extraordinary goal machine who scored 16 goals in qualifying — the most of any player in European qualification. His World Cup debut is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the tournament.
• Martin Ødegaard: Arsenal's elegant and composed captain. An outstanding creative midfielder who controls games, creates chances and provides the perfect service to Haaland.
• Sander Berge: Powerful, versatile and experienced central midfielder with Premier League experience. Brings physicality and quality alongside Ødegaard.
• Alexander Sørloth: Towering and prolific striker at Atlético Madrid. Capable of leading the line with strength and goals; an exceptional alternative and partner to Haaland.
• Kristian Thorstvedt: Energetic and creative midfielder who has impressed in Serie A. The next generation of Norwegian talent coming through.

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