Norway have become the latest nation to name their 26-man squad that they hope will lead them to glory at the 2026 World Cup this summer.
Stale Solbakken will be the first manager to lead Norway into the World Cup since 1998, when Norway crashed out in the last-16 at the hands of Italy.
There are several names that catch the eye for Norway but most will instantly be drawn to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Elsewhere, Brentford’s Kristoffer Ajer, David Møller Wolfe of Wolves and Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard have all been called up.
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Norway World Cup 2026 squad
| Squad number | Player | Position | Domestic club | International caps | International goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ørjan Nyland | GK | Sevilla (Spain) | 69 | 0 |
| 13 | Egil Selvik | GK | Watford (England) | 6 | 0 |
| 12 | Sander Tangvik | GK | Hamburg (Germany) | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Kristoffer Ajer | DF | Brentford (England) | 50 | 2 |
| 26 | Julian Ryerson | DF | Borussia Dortmund (Germany) | 41 | 1 |
| 4 | Leo Østigård | DF | Genoa (Italy) | 36 | 1 |
| 16 | Marcus Holmgren Pedersen | DF | Torino (Italy) | 31 | 0 |
| 5 | David Møller Wolfe | DF | Wolverhampton Wanderers (England) | 20 | 1 |
| 15 | Fredrik André Bjørkan | DF | Bodø/Glimt (Norway) | 19 | 1 |
| 17 | Torbjørn Heggem | DF | Bologna (Italy) | 13 | 0 |
| 24 | Sondre Langås | DF | Derby County (England) | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | Henrik Falchener | DF | Viking (Norway) | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Martin Ødegaard | MF | Arsenal (England) | 67 | 4 |
| 8 | Sander Berge | MF | Fulham (England) | 64 | 1 |
| 6 | Patrick Berg | MF | Bodø/Glimt (Norway) | 41 | 0 |
| 18 | Kristian Thorstvedt | MF | Sassuolo (Italy) | 35 | 4 |
| 2 | Morten Thorsby | MF | Cremonese (Italy) | 30 | 0 |
| 20 | Antonio Nusa | MF | RB Leipzig (Germany) | 22 | 7 |
| 14 | Fredrik Aursnes | MF | Benfica (Portugal) | 20 | 1 |
| 22 | Oscar Bobb | MF | Fulham (England) | 18 | 2 |
| 23 | Jens Petter Hauge | MF | Bodø/Glimt (Norway) | 14 | 1 |
| 21 | Andreas Schjelderup | MF | Benfica (Portugal) | 10 | 1 |
| 19 | Thelo Aasgaard | MF | Rangers (Scotland) | 6 | 5 |
| 7 | Alexander Sørloth | FW | Atletico Madrid (Spain) | 70 | 26 |
| 9 | Erling Haaland | FW | Manchester City (England) | 49 | 55 |
| 11 | Jørgen Strand Larsen | FW | Crystal Palace (England) | 26 | 4 |
Norway’s emergence as a genuine force on the international stage culminates in their long-awaited appearance at the 2026 World Cup. Boasting some of the most prolific individual talents in world football, the Norske Løver possess the firepower to dismantle any defence. At the heart of their ambitions is Erling Haaland, a striker whose record-breaking exploits have redefined modern goalscoring. However, Norway are far from a one-man team; the creative genius of Martin Ødegaard provides the tactical vision required to navigate the tournament’s complexities.
The squad’s strength lies in its blend of technical proficiency and physical intensity. With the likes of Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa offering flair in wide areas, and a midfield anchored by the tireless Sander Berge, Norway have the tools to dictate the tempo of games. Defensively, the presence of Kristoffer Ajer and Julian Ryerson provides a solid foundation, allowing their more expressive players the freedom to innovate. We expect Norway to be the tournament’s most entertaining side, with their high-octane style and clinical finishing making them a threat to the established order. If they can maintain their defensive discipline, a deep run into the knockout stages is well within their reach this summer.
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Three players to look out for this summer
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Erling Haaland arrives at the 2026 World Cup as arguably its most feared striker. His qualifying campaign was historically dominant – 16 goals in eight matches, doubling the tally of his nearest rivals and equalling Robert Lewandowski’s European record. Norway, absent from the tournament since 1998, scored 37 qualifying goals. Haaland has now amassed 55 international goals in just 48 appearances. With 26 Premier League goals in 2025/26, his club form underlines a striker operating at his absolute peak.
Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
Martin Ødegaard arrives at the 2026 World Cup as Norway’s creative heartbeat, having led all players in the European qualifying campaign for assists (7), through balls (12) and key passes (25). His seven assists – four of them directly for Haaland – were instrumental in Norway’s record-breaking 37-goal qualifying haul. The Arsenal captain contributed 1 goal and 7 assists across just five qualifying appearances. In 2025/26, his club form has been equally sharp: 1 goal and 6 assists in 24 Premier League matches, ranking in the 99th percentile for expected assists. Alongside Haaland, Ødegaard gives Norway arguably the most potent goal-and-assist partnership at the tournament.
Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt)
Jens Petter Hauge arrives at the 2026 World Cup as one of Norway’s most electrifying wide options, his reputation burnished by a remarkable Champions League campaign with Bodø/Glimt. The left winger contributed 6 goals and 2 assists in 12 Champions League appearances in 2025/26, including a brace against Tottenham and goals in both legs of a stunning 5-2 aggregate victory over Inter Milan in the knockout play-offs. Domestically, he has added a further goal and assist across nine Eliteserien matches. Internationally, Hauge remains a squad player rather than a starter – he has just 14 caps and 1 international goal – but his ability to unsettle defences from the left flank offers Ståle Solbakken a potent attacking alternative off the bench .
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