Norway
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group I · vs France, Senegal, Iraq
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3 matchesFIFA Rank
#28
WC Titles
—
WC Apps
3
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 4.3 out of 10, ranking them #28 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group I, they face France, Senegal, Iraq in what has been categorized as a moderately challenging group (difficulty 5/10).
The current Drillo's Boys / Landslaget squad features 24 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 Canada and 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
Group I Battle Preview
Head-to-head records against each group opponent
Norway and France have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
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Norway and Senegal have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
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Norway and Iraq have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
View match preview →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 4.3/10 (ranked #28 overall), classifying them as an outside contender in the Underdog tier. Their strongest factor is FIFA ranking pedigree while limited World Cup pedigree represents their biggest challenge.
2026 Tournament Outlook
Norway face a competitively balanced Group I draw against France, Senegal, Iraq. 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.
Norway will face France and Senegal and Iraq for the first time in competitive football, adding an element of unpredictability to the group dynamics.
Match Schedule
3 confirmed matches
Iraq
Norway
Norway
Group I
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
Squad (24)
Current national team squad. Final World Cup roster announced May 2026.
Goalkeepers(3)
Defenders(9)
Midfielders(6)
Forwards(6)
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