🇳🇴 Norway World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Norway's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group I, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code NOR
Norway return for the first time since 1998. Erling Haaland finally plays a World Cup as Norway end a 28-year wait. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Norway travel with 26 players in Group I, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group I. Norway vs Senegal for second is the pivotal narrative behind France. Stale Ståle Solbakken leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 built around Haaland's runs, direct vertical play, Ødegaard creativity and set-piece delivery.
UEFA qualifying surge. Haaland's goals transformed Norway from nearly-men to qualifiers. 1998. Round of 16; three total appearances. FIFA's published shirt names include BRAUT HAALAND, ØDEGAARD, SØRLOTH and STRAND LARSEN among the 26 call-ups. 9 players were listed with English clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 NYLAND (Sevilla FC (ESP)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Haaland vs Mbappé headlines. Norway need Ødegaard to create. Round of 16 minimum with Haaland; quarter-finals possible.
Norway squad snapshot
- Nation
- Norway 🇳🇴
- FIFA code
- NOR
- Players
- 26
- Group
- I
- Group rivals
- France, Senegal, Iraq
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Stale Ståle Solbakken
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- NYLAND (Sevilla FC (ESP))
- Squad balance
- 3 GK · 8 DF · 10 MF · 5 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Erling Haaland — key figure in Norway's tournament plans
- Martin Ødegaard — key figure in Norway's tournament plans
- Alexander Sørloth — key figure in Norway's tournament plans
Tactical identity
4-3-3 built around Haaland's runs, direct vertical play, Ødegaard creativity and set-piece delivery.
Qualification path
UEFA qualifying surge — Haaland's goals transformed Norway from nearly-men to qualifiers.
Recent World Cups
1998 — Round of 16; three total appearances.
Knockout outlook
Round of 16 minimum with Haaland; quarter-finals possible.
Group I opponents
- France — Haaland vs Mbappé headlines — Norway need Ødegaard to create.
- Senegal — Physical CAF side — Norway must win aerial duels.
- Iraq — Group stage opponent.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Norway's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How many players did Norway register for Erling Haaland's first World Cup?
Norway (NOR) filed 26 players on 2026-06-03 to end a long absence. Haaland headlines Group I with France, Senegal and Iraq, and the complete shirt list with clubs is on this page.
Who is Norway's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Stale Ståle Solbakken (Norway) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 built around Haaland's runs, direct vertical play, Ødegaard creativity and set-piece delivery.
What is a realistic target for Norway at World Cup 2026?
Round of 16 minimum with Haaland; quarter-finals possible. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.
Where is the full Norway World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Norway squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Norway's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.