Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad list
Norway is set to return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, led by star forward Erling Haaland. The team impressed during qualifying, winning all eight matches and showcasing their talent. With a challenging group ahead, Norway hopes to make a significant impact in the tournament.
- ▪Norway has not participated in a World Cup since 1998.
- ▪Erling Haaland scored five goals in qualifying, including a hat-trick against Israel.
- ▪The squad was announced by King Harald V, emphasizing the nation's long wait to return to the World Cup.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad listLed by superstar forward Erling Haaland, Norway impressed in qualifying to reach their first World Cup since 1998.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoNorway's Erling Haaland will take part in a World Cup for the first time next month [File: Aurel Obreja/AP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Previous World Cup appearances: 3 Best performance: Last 16 (1938, 1998) First appearance: 1938 (France) Top goal scorer: Kjetil Rekdal (2) Most appearances: Henning Berg, Stig Inge Bjornebye, Kjetil Rekdal (7) Player to watch: Erling Haaland FIFA world ranking: 31Norway have not played…
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