The story
The Norway national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Løvene, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 31 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from UEFA to this expanded 48-team tournament.
A goal machine and a captain-artist finally on the biggest stage together.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Norway will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group I and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group I. The connection between Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Erling Haaland - the clinical striker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Norway are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
Norvège 4-1 Irak
Norvège 4-1 Irak. Groupe I. BC Place, Vancouver. mar. 16 juin.
France 4-1 Norvège
France 4-1 Norvège. Groupe I. SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. dim. 21 juin.
Norvège 3-2 Sénégal
Norvège 3-2 Sénégal. Groupe I. BC Place, Vancouver. jeu. 25 juin.
Norvège 2-1 Côte d'Ivoire
Norvège 2-1 Côte d'Ivoire. Huitièmes de poule (32). BC Place, Vancouver. mar. 30 juin.
Norvège 2-1 Brésil
Norvège 2-1 Brésil. Huitièmes de finale. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. dim. 5 juil..
Norvège 1-2 a.p. Angleterre après prolongation
Norvège 1-2 a.p. Angleterre après prolongation. Quart de finale. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. sam. 11 juil..