Norway World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster

The Norway World Cup Squad 2026 has reached the quarterfinals for the first time in the nation’s history. Ståle Solbakken’s side stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice in the closing stages. Norway now meet England in the last eight on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Solbakken named his 26-man roster on May 21, 2026, with Martin Odegaard as captain and Haaland leading the line. The group spans eight European leagues and features six Premier League players: Odegaard (Arsenal), Haaland (Manchester City), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Sander Berge (Fulham) and Oscar Bobb (Fulham).

Haaland has been the story of the tournament, scoring seven goals so far, level with Kylian Mbappe and one behind Golden Boot leader Lionel Messi. Below is the full Norway national team roster, with results, key players, the qualifying story and the road to the quarterfinals.

Norway World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster

Position	Player	Club	Age
GK	Orjan Nyland	Sevilla	35
GK	Egil Selvik	Watford	28
GK	Sander Tangvik	Hamburger SV	23
DF	Kristoffer Ajer	Brentford	28
DF	Julian Ryerson	Borussia Dortmund	28
DF	Leo Ostigard	Genoa	26
DF	Marcus Holmgren Pedersen	Torino	25
DF	David Moller Wolfe	Wolverhampton Wanderers	24
DF	Fredrik Bjorkan	Bodo/Glimt	27
DF	Torbjorn Heggem	Bologna	27
DF	Sondre Langas	Derby County	25
DF	Henrik Falchener	Viking	23
MF	Martin Odegaard (C)	Arsenal	27
MF	Sander Berge	Fulham	28
MF	Patrick Berg	Bodo/Glimt	28
MF	Kristian Thorstvedt	Sassuolo	27
MF	Morten Thorsby	Cremonese	30
MF	Antonio Nusa	RB Leipzig	21
MF	Fredrik Aursnes	Benfica	30
MF	Oscar Bobb	Fulham	22
MF	Jens Petter Hauge	Bodo/Glimt	26
MF	Andreas Schjelderup	Benfica	22
MF	Thelo Aasgaard	Rangers	23
FW	Alexander Sorloth	Atletico Madrid	30
FW	Erling Haaland	Manchester City	25
FW	Jorgen Strand Larsen	Crystal Palace	26

(C) = captain. Squad confirmed on May 21, 2026.

Quick Stats

• World Cup goals so far: Erling Haaland, seven (two vs Iraq, two vs Senegal, one vs Ivory Coast, two vs Brazil)
• All-time top scorer: Erling Haaland, 62 international goals (Norway record)
• Golden Boot race: Haaland on seven goals, one behind leader Lionel Messi
• Average squad age: 26.3 years
• Premier League players: Six
• Youngest player: Antonio Nusa, 21 (RB Leipzig)
• Oldest player: Orjan Nyland, 35 (Sevilla)
• Knockout milestone: First World Cup quarterfinal in Norway’s history

Key Players to Watch

Erling Haaland, Manchester City (FW). At 25, Haaland is lighting up his first World Cup with seven goals in five matches, including the brace that knocked out Brazil. He now has 62 international goals, a Norway record, and sits level with Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race, one behind Lionel Messi. His father, Alfie Haaland, played for Norway at the 1994 World Cup, so Erling carries that legacy on the same continent 32 years later.

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal (MF). Norway’s captain pulls the strings as the advanced midfielder. His creativity and fitness in the knockouts will decide how far this side can go, and a sharp Odegaard is the key to unlocking England’s defence in the quarterfinal.

Orjan Nyland, Sevilla (GK). The 35-year-old keeper produced the moment of the Brazil win, saving Bruno Guimaraes’ first-half penalty. His calm handling behind Norway’s low block is central to Solbakken’s counterattacking plan.

Sander Berge, Fulham (MF). Norway’s midfield anchor shields the back four and springs the counter. He set up the Haaland winner against Ivory Coast, and his Premier League experience is vital against England’s star-studded midfield.

Antonio Nusa, RB Leipzig (MF). At 21, Nusa is Norway’s most exciting young talent and already has a knockout goal after opening the scoring against Ivory Coast. Direct and hard to contain one on one, his pace on the break is the perfect foil for Haaland.

Norway World Cup Squad 2026 Knockout Results

Round	Date	Match	Result
Round of 32	Jun 30	Ivory Coast v Norway	Won 2-1
Round of 16	Jul 5	Brazil v Norway	Won 2-1
Quarterfinal	Jul 11	Norway v England	5:00 PM ET

Norway claimed their first ever World Cup knockout win in the Round of 32, edging Ivory Coast 2-1. Antonio Nusa opened the scoring on 39 minutes, Amad Diallo levelled on 74, then Haaland tapped in Sander Berge’s cross in the 86th minute to seal it.

The Round of 16 delivered the biggest result in Norwegian football history. Orjan Nyland saved a first-half Bruno Guimaraes penalty, then Haaland struck twice late, on 79 and 90 minutes, to beat Brazil 2-1. Neymar pulled one back from the spot deep in stoppage time, but Norway held on to reach the last eight.

Quarterfinal: Norway face England on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, kicking off at 5:00 PM ET. England reached the last eight by beating Mexico 3-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane converting a penalty.

See the full World Cup 2026 match schedule for every knockout timing.

Norway World Cup 2026 Group Stage Results

Date	Match	Result	Venue
Jun 16	Norway v Iraq	Won 4-1	Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Jun 22	Norway v Senegal	Won 3-2	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Jun 26	Norway v France	Lost 1-4	Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

Haaland scored twice in each win, with Marcus Holmgren Pedersen and substitute Leo Ostigard also on the scoresheet. Qualification was already secure before the France game, so Solbakken rested Haaland and nine other starters; Thelo Aasgaard grabbed the consolation while Ousmane Dembele struck a first-half hat-trick for Les Bleus.

How Norway Qualified for World Cup 2026

Norway topped UEFA Group I with a perfect record: eight wins from eight, 37 goals scored, five conceded and 24 points, outscoring every rival ahead of Italy, Israel, Estonia and Moldova.

The campaign produced historic nights. Norway beat Moldova 11-1 in Oslo on September 9, 2025, with Haaland scoring five and Thelo Aasgaard four. They confirmed qualification on November 16, 2025, winning 4-1 at the San Siro to end Italy’s automatic hopes, capping the most dominant qualifying run in Norwegian football history.

Head Coach: Ståle Solbakken

Ståle Solbakken, 58, took charge in December 2020 and has now guided Norway to their best ever World Cup finish. He sets up in a 4-3-3 built on a high press and fast transitions, winning the ball early to feed Haaland in behind while Odegaard operates as the creative hub. The system demands athleticism, and this squad has it in abundance.

Group I Final Standings

Team	W	D	L	GD	Pts	Result
France	3	0	0	+8	9	Advanced (1st)
Norway	2	0	1	+1	6	Advanced (2nd)
Senegal	1	0	2	+2	3	Advanced (3rd, best third place)
Iraq	0	0	3	-11	0	Eliminated

France won all three games to top the group. Norway took six points to finish second, while Senegal advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams and Iraq went home. See the full Group I breakdown on the groups hub.

FAQ About Norway World Cup Squad 2026

The Norway World Cup Squad 2026 is the most talented the country has ever fielded, and it has already delivered a first ever World Cup quarterfinal by knocking out Brazil. Haaland guarantees goals, the spine carries Premier League intensity, and Solbakken’s high press is built for tournament football.

England on July 11 is the toughest test yet, but a Norway side with a fit Odegaard and a red-hot Haaland fears nobody. Win in Miami and this golden generation reaches a first ever World Cup semifinal, writing the greatest chapter in Norwegian football history.