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Confederation: UEFA • 2026 Group: Group I
The Norway national football team represents Norway in men's international football and competes under UEFA. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group I.
Norway has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 4 times. Their best World Cup finish is Round of 16. On this page, Norway is listed at 32nd in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 2nd.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group I (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | Best World Cup result: Round of 16; confederation: UEFA |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 32nd |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 2nd |
Under head coach Ståle Solbakken, Norway sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Norway usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Ståle Solbakken
Norway is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Ørjan Nyland |
| Defenders | Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Skiri Østigård, David Møller Wolfe, Julian Ryerson |
| Midfielders | Morten Thorsby, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge |
| Attackers | Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup |
Norway's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is Nike. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Norway competes under UEFA and is currently mapped to Group I for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 32nd and major-honors summary is Best World Cup result: Round of 16; confederation: UEFA.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Norway has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group I on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against Playoff Winner 2, Senegal, and France.
Ståle Solbakken is listed as the head coach of Norway for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Norway is shown at 32nd in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 2nd.
