Norway’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup

Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard (captain) will lead the team as Norway returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. This will also be Haaland’s first-ever World Cup appearance.Head Coach: Ståle SolbakkenKey Players in the Squad:Goalkeepers:

• Ørjan Nyland (Sevilla)
• Egil Selvik (Watford)
• Viljar Myhra

Defenders:

• Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford)
• Leo Østigård
• Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund)
• David Møller Wolfe
• Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, etc.

Midfielders:

• Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) – Captain
• Sander Berge (Fulham)
• Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo)
• Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)
• Patrick Berg (Bodø/Glimt)
• Morten Thorsby

Forwards:

• Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
• Alexander Sørloth
• Antonio Nusa
• Oscar Bobb (Fulham)
• Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)

Important Notes:

• Haaland scored 16 goals in the qualifiers (a record) and led Norway to direct qualification as group winners.
• This is considered a new golden generation for Norway and they are seen as a potential dark horse in the tournament.
• Norway’s Group: France, Senegal, Iraq (tough group, but Norway has the quality to compete).

This is Norway’s best chance in decades to make a serious impact at the World Cup, thanks to Haaland, Ødegaard, and the strong supporting cast.Would you like the full detailed squad list (with numbers and clubs), the predicted starting XI, or an analysis of Norway’s chances in their group? Let me know!