Norway Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 — Full List of Players; Haaland, Odegaard Included
Uncapped goalkeeper Sander Tangvik won the final spot after an injury and FIFA’s rejection of Nikita Haikin’s nationality switch.
- On Friday, Norway manager Stale Solbakken unveiled his 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, featuring an unusual announcement via video by King Harald on Thursday that included uncapped Hamburger goalkeeper Sander Tangvik.
- Triggered by an injury to SK Brann's Mathias Dyngeland and FIFA's rejection of Bodo/Glimt keeper Nikita Haikin's nationality switch, the chaotic goalkeeper selection process left Tangvik as the only uncapped player joining veterans Orjan Haskjold Nyland and Egil Selvik.
- Captain Martin Odegaard leads the squad after winning the Premier League title with Arsenal, while Manchester City striker Erling Haaland headlines the attack; Toulouse winger Aron Donnum and Brann's Felix Horn Myhre were notably omitted.
- Norway faces a challenging path in Group I at the FIFA World Cup, joining France, Senegal, and Iraq in what has been labelled the tournament's "group of death."
- Manager Solbakken reinforced defensive depth by selecting Sondre Langas and Henrik Falchener, while midfield and attacking options were boosted by the inclusions of Jens Petter Hauge and Thelo Aasgaard.
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Free Malaysia Today NewsHaaland and Odegaard headline Norway World Cup squad as keeper Tangvik gets nod
Defensive depth was reinforced by the selections of Sondre Langas and Henrik Falchener
Third opponent of the French team in the group phase at the next World Cup (11 June-19 July), Norway unveiled its very offensive selection this Thursday.
Martin Ødegaard leads Norway World Cup squad charge as star packed team targets glory in USA tournament camp
[»] Jump to Summary… The buzz around Norway’s national setup has hit a new level after confirmation that Martin Ødegaard will captain the team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The Arsenal midfield maestro, who recently led Arsenal F.C. to domestic success in the Premier League, now steps into a bigger leadership role on the international stage with Norway national football team. This isn’t just another squad announcement either. Norway’s 26-man l…
Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence - Soccer America
Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway’s World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country’s King Harald V on Thursday. Manchester City striker Haaland and Arsenal midfielder Odegaard, who will captain, are among the starriest names in a 26-man squad that has reached the global tournament for the first time since […] The post Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway’s World Cup hopes after 28-year absence appeared first on Socce…
Arsenal's captain, Martin Ødegaard, has been confirmed as leader of the Nordic team. Manchester City's attacker, Erling Haaland, is the main offensive weapon of the Norwegian team, who returns to a final World Championship tournament after 28 years of absence. A notable surprise is the convening of the porter Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV), the only player without major national selections, included in the lot after an accident of Mathias Dyngela…
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