{"id":1449641,"date":"2026-05-22T09:06:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1449641"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:00:01","slug":"norway-world-cup-2026-squad-21-05-26","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/norway-world-cup-2026-squad-21-05-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway World Cup 2026 squad: 26-mad squad named by Rode, Hvite, Bla as expectations grow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/norway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norway<\/a> have become the latest nation to name their 26-man squad that they hope will lead them to glory at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 World Cup<\/a> this summer.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several names that catch the eye for Norway but most will instantly be drawn to Manchester City&#8217;s Erling Haaland. 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Boasting some of the most prolific individual talents in world football, the Norske L\u00f8ver 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 \u00d8degaard provides the tactical vision required to navigate the tournament\u2019s complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The squad\u2019s 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. 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His qualifying campaign was historically dominant &#8211; 16 goals in eight matches, doubling the tally of his nearest rivals and equalling Robert Lewandowski&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-martin-odegaard-arsenal\">Martin \u00d8degaard (Arsenal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martin \u00d8degaard arrives at the 2026 World Cup as Norway&#8217;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 &#8211; four of them directly for Haaland &#8211; were instrumental in Norway&#8217;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, \u00d8degaard gives Norway arguably the most potent goal-and-assist partnership at the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jens-petter-hauge-bodo-glimt\">Jens Petter Hauge (Bod\u00f8\/Glimt)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jens Petter Hauge arrives at the 2026 World Cup as one of Norway&#8217;s most electrifying wide options, his reputation burnished by a remarkable Champions League campaign with Bod\u00f8\/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. 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