Norway
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group H · vs Argentina, Cameroon, Iran
FIFA Rank
#28
WC Titles
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WC Apps
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Best Result
Round of 16 (1998)
Star Player
Erling Haaland
About Norway
Norway, with its capital in Oslo and a population of 5.5 million, is known for fjords, Northern Lights, Viking heritage, and the world's highest quality of life. Norway has more fjords than any country on Earth, and if you straightened out the Norwegian coastline it would stretch halfway around the world.
In football, the Drillo's Boys / Landslaget are a 3-time World Cup participant with their best result being Round of 16 (1998). Their World Cup journey began in 1938, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Erling Haaland as their talisman under head coach Ståle Solbakken. Norway are the only nation to have played Brazil and never lost — their record reads W2 D2 L0 across all meetings.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Norway at 5 out of 10, ranking them #24 overall and classifying them as an exciting dark horse. In Group H, they face Argentina, Cameroon, Iran in what has been categorized as a highly competitive group (difficulty 7/10).
The current Drillo's Boys / Landslaget squad features 34 players, with the final 26-man World Cup roster to be announced in May 2026. Norway have 3 confirmed group stage matches scheduled across the tournament.
Norway supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.
Key Player
Erling Haaland
Drillo's Boys / Landslaget · FIFA #28
Head Coach
Ståle Solbakken
Home: Ullevaal Stadion
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Norway hold one of football's most remarkable records: they have never lost to Argentina. Their 2-1 win at the 1998 World Cup, followed by an unbeaten all-time record (W2 D2 L0 against Brazil's great rivals), makes this a genuine concern for the champions. Add Erling Haaland — the world's most lethal striker — and Argentina face their toughest group match.
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Cameroon and Norway last met at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, drawing 0-0. Four decades later, both teams are transformed. Norway have Haaland; Cameroon have AFCON-forged resilience. The all-time record is perfectly split. This match could determine who finishes second behind Argentina.
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Iran and Norway have split their two meetings. With Haaland and Taremi leading their respective attacks, this could be an open, goal-heavy affair. Iran's discipline against Argentina in 2014 proved they can frustrate anyone, but against Norway's relentless pressing style, a more expansive game is likely.
View Iran →How Norway Qualified
Norway qualified through UEFA European qualification, returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 with Erling Haaland as their talisman.
Norway Tactical Identity
Under Ståle Solbakken, Norway bring a distinctive tactical approach to the 2026 World Cup. Drillo's Boys / Landslaget will look to impose their style on group-stage opponents while managing the physical demands of the expanded tournament format.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Norway at 5.0/10 (ranked #24 overall), classifying them as an outside contender in the Dark Horse tier. Their strongest factor is group-stage preparation while limited World Cup pedigree represents their biggest challenge.
2026 Tournament Outlook
Norway face a extremely challenging Group H draw against Argentina, Cameroon, Iran. With the expanded 48-team format sending the top two from each group plus the best third-placed teams through to the Round of 32, Drillo's Boys / Landslaget will be targeting a minimum of two victories to secure safe passage.
The group features a significant rivalry with Argentina, adding historical weight to matches that already carry immense World Cup stakes.
Match Schedule
3 confirmed matches
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Group H
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
Squad (34)
Current national team squad. Final World Cup roster announced May 2026.
Goalkeepers(5)
Defenders(13)
Midfielders(12)
Forwards(4)
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