The Squad of Ståle Solbakken and Norway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Haaland Ready to Shine in His World Cup Debut

The Norway national team announced the players who will travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer and, as expected, the leader of the attack will be Erling Haaland, who is set to play in his first World Cup after another outstanding season with Manchester City.

But Ståle Solbakken’s squad is not just about “The Cyborg.” The team also features Martin Ødegaard as its main playmaker and captain, along with Alexander Sørloth, who arrives in spectacular form with Atlético de Madrid.

Norway’s Official Squad for the 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers

Ørjan Nyland - Sevilla (LaLiga)
Egil Selvik - Watford (Championship)
Sander Tangvik - Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)

Defenders

Kristoffer Ajer - Brentford (Premier League)
Fredrik Bjørkan - Bodø/Glimt (Eliteserien)
Henrik Falchener - Viking (Eliteserien)
Sondre Langås - Derby County (Championship)
Torbjørn Heggem - Bologna (Serie A)
Marcus Pedersen - Torino (Serie A)
Julian Ryerson - Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
David Møller Wolfe - Wolverhampton (Premier League)
Leo Østigård - Genoa (Serie A)

Midfielders

Thelonious Aasgaard - Rangers (Scottish Premiership)
Fredrik Aursnes - Benfica (Primeira Liga)
Patrick Berg - Bodø/Glimt (Eliteserien)
Sander Berge - Fulham (Premier League)
Jens Hauge - Bodø/Glimt (Eliteserien)
Antonio Nusa - RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
Andreas Schjelderup - Benfica (Primeira Liga)
Morten Thorsby - Cremonese (Serie A)
Kristian Thorstvedt - Sassuolo (Serie A)
Martin Ødegaard - Arsenal (Premier League)

Forwards

Erling Haaland - Manchester City (Premier League)
Jørgen Larsen - Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Alexander Sørloth - Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga)

Head Coach

Ståle Solbakken

Norway Returns to the World Cup

After 28 years away from football’s biggest stage, Norway arrives with an impressive squad. They scored 37 goals in eight qualifying matches, remained unbeaten, and conceded only five goals. Their devastating attack is led by Erling Haaland, who already boasts an incredible record with the national team: 55 goals in 49 appearances.

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Ødegaard Looking to Confirm His Brilliant Form

Captain Martin Ødegaard heads into the World Cup enjoying one of the best moments of his career. A Premier League champion with Arsenal, he will be the creative force behind the Viking side. During qualification, he delivered seven assists and played a key role in the team’s highly effective attacking system. Despite dealing with some physical issues during the season, he is expected to arrive at the tournament fully fit and focused.

A Tough Group Ahead

If there is a true “group of death,” it is Group I. Norway will open its campaign against Iraq, another nation returning to the World Cup, but the biggest challenges will come afterward against Senegal and France, one of the tournament favorites led by Kylian Mbappé. The objective for the Nordic side is clear: advance past the group stage. Given their impressive qualification run and attacking talent, an early exit would be considered a major disappointment.