Norway World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Norway World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Norway match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Norway will play in Group I and opens group play against Iraq before facing Senegal and France.

🇳🇴 Norway Team Overview

Norway returns to the World Cup with one of the most talked-about squads in Europe, led by major attacking talent and a stronger supporting cast than in previous cycles. The team will try to turn that promise into a deep run in 2026.

Confederation: UEFA
Group: Group I
Head coach: Ståle Solbakken
Nickname: Løvene

📅 Norway Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 16, 2026	Iraq vs Norway	6:00 PM	Boston	Gillette Stadium
June 22, 2026	Norway vs Senegal	8:00 PM	New York / New Jersey	MetLife Stadium
June 26, 2026	Norway vs France	3:00 PM	Boston	Gillette Stadium

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Norway Projected Squad

This projected Norway squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Ørjan Nyland
Egil Selvik
Mathias Dyngeland

🛡️ Defenders

Julian Ryerson
Kristoffer Ajer
Leo Østigård
David Møller Wolfe
Fredrik André Bjørkan
Torbjørn Heggem
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen

⚙️ Midfielders

Martin Ødegaard
Sander Berge
Patrick Berg
Morten Thorsby
Kristian Thorstvedt
Antonio Nusa
Thelo Aasgaard

🎯 Forwards

Erling Haaland
Alexander Sørloth
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Oscar Bobb
Andreas Schjelderup

🧑‍🏫 Norway Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Ståle Solbakken
Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Norway confirms the final World Cup setup.

🔥 Key Norway Players To Watch

Erling Haaland – one of the biggest goal threats in world football.
Martin Ødegaard – the creative leader who helps dictate the team’s attacking play.
Alexander Sørloth – a dangerous forward who gives Norway another major scoring option.
Sander Berge – an important midfield presence who adds balance and physicality.
Antonio Nusa – an exciting young attacker with pace and skill.
Julian Ryerson – a versatile defender who can contribute in multiple roles.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-3-3
GK: Ørjan Nyland
DEF: Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, David Møller Wolfe
MID: Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg
FWD: Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth

🏆 Norway World Cup History

Norway has not been a regular World Cup team in recent decades, which makes this return especially notable. With players like Haaland and Ødegaard leading the way, expectations are much higher than in past cycles.

📊 Norway Group Information

Norway is in Group I alongside:

Norway
Iraq
Senegal
France

View Group I Schedule

🔗 More Norway World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Norway federation website:

Norway Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.