Norway kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, defeating Iraq 4-1 in their opening Group I match on June 16. Erling Haaland starred for The Vikings, scoring twice in the first half to become the first Norwegian player to register a World Cup brace. Defender Leo Østigård also found the net, alongside a late own goal from Iraq’s Aymen Hussein.

They faced Senegal in their second group-stage match on June 22, at the New York New Jersey Stadium and walked away with a 3 - 2 win, putting them in the top spot along with France in Group I. The two soccer powerhouses face off tonight at 3 p.m. ET.

Norway World Cup 2026 roster

Goalkeepers

• Ørjan Haskjold Nyland (Sevilla)
• Egil Selvik (Watford)
• Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV)

Defenders

• Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund)
• Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino)
• David Moller Wolfe (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
• Fredrik Bjorkan (Bodø/Glimt)
• Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford)
• Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna)
• Leon Skiri Ostigard (Genoa)
• Sondre Langas (Derby County)
• Henrik Falchener (Viking)

Midfield built around Ødegaard

Midfielders

• Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
• Sander Berge (Fulham)
• Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)
• Patrick Berg (Bodø/Glimt)
• Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo)
• Morten Thorsby (Cremonese)
• Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers)

Ødegaard remains the creative heartbeat of the team, but Norway’s strength lies in the balance between technical quality, physical presence and attacking depth throughout the squad.

Haaland leads dangerous attack

Forwards

• Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
• Alexander Sorloth (Atlético Madrid)
• Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
• Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig)
• Oscar Bobb (Fulham)
• Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)
• Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt)

Head coach

Ståle Solbakken

With Haaland spearheading the attack and support coming from Sørloth, Strand Larsen, Nusa and Bobb, Norway boasts one of the deepest and most dangerous forward lines in the tournament.

Norway’s World Cup 2026 schedule and results

• Iraq 1-4 Norway - June 16, 2026
• Norway 3 - 2 Senegal – June 22, 2026
• Norway vs France – June 26, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET

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